NBA Draft; Cunningham Goes To Pistons

July 30, 2021 3:51 am

NEW YORK (AP) – The Detroit Pistons are hoping Cade Cunningham will be a key component to their rebuilding program.  The Pistons have used the first pick in the NBA Draft to take Cunningham, who a first-team Associated Press All-American as a freshman this past season. The 6-foot-8, 220-pound point guard averaged 20.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists for Oklahoma State.  He possesses a game that allows him to hit from 3-point range, score off the dribble or find teammates out of traps.  The Rockets used the second selection to take G-League product Jalen Green. The Cavaliers went with center Evan Mobley with the third choice. The Raptors picked up Florida State forward Scottie with the fourth selection, and Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs went to the Magic and No. 5.