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The case for NBA draft No. 1 pick: Cade Cunningham is favorite, but 2 others are intriguing

Cade Cunningham might be the runaway favorite for the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA draft, but the Detroit Pistons should also take a hard look at shooting guard Jalen Green and center Evan Mobley for the top spot.

All three players were the No. 1 player in high school at one point with Cunningham finishing atop the final rankings. The Pistons had three first-round picks in last year’s draft and are looking for a potential star to add to the young core of Saddiq Bey, Killian Hayes and Isaiah Stewart.

Here’s a look at what Cunningham, Green or Mobley could bring to the Pistons next season.