On many NBA teams, Dante Cunningham would not be considered an elder statesman, but on a New Orleans roster filled with players in their early or mid-20s, the combo forward is an experienced veteran of the league. The 28-year-old, who is one of the Pelicans’ leaders on and off the court, discussed his background and eclectic array of interests – automotive work, country music, Disney movies – with Pelicans.com:
Best moments as an athlete: “The journey to the Final Four my senior year at Villanova. Then getting drafted into the NBA.”
How he chose his current uniform number of 44: “I picked it because 33 was chosen by Ryan Anderson.