Putting up 2 points and 7 rebounds against the Magic, Cade Cunningham had the worst field goal percentage by a #1 pick in his NBA debut since Anthony Bennett in 2013.
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On Saturday night, the #1 pick of the 2021 Draft Cade Cunningham, who sat the first 4 games of the Pistons’ young season, made his highly-anticipated debut against the Orlando Magic.
Much to everyone’s surprise, Cade had a rather dreadful debut as he duelled with the #5 pick Jalen Suggs (10 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds). Putting up only 2 points, 2 assists and 7 rebounds on an awful 1/8 shooting from the field, the Pistons’ rookie was pretty underwhelming. And despite his off-night, it was Detroit who grabbed the 110-103 win, behind Jerami Grant’s 22-point night.
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Cunningham’s 12.5% shooting from the field was the worst field goal percentage by a #1 pick in his NBA debut since 2013 Draft’s bust Anthony Bennett, who started his NBA career with a 0/5 shooting.
NBA Twitter reacts to Cade Cunningham shooting 1/8 in his NBA debut
NBA Twitter went crazy with their reactions as Cade Cunningham scored only 2 points in his professional debut.
It was a pretty rough start to his NBA career, however, there are a few positives the Pistons can take away from this game. The 6-foot-8 Cade brought great energy, and in no time made a positive impact on the defensive end. Being sidelined for the past 4 games, it was pretty evident that the 20-year-old’s ankle shouldn’t be a problem moving forward.
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It is way too early, not to mention simply disrespectful, to term Cunningham a “bust” judging him by his debut. Going forward, there is no doubt Cade will find his rhythm and help Detroit find its winning ways.
