NBA - Main

14 readers

5 users here now

Game analysis, highlights and everything else that is happening in the NBA.

founded 1 year ago

MODERATORS

Cade Cunningham was a game-worst -33 in just 23 minutes against the Lakers. He also scored 15 points on 15 shot attempts. (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by honestnbafan@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

47 comments fedilink hide all child comments

https://www.nba.com/game/lal-vs-det-0022300258/box-score

Detroit's train wreck of a season continues

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] Level_Ad3808@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I never envisioned Cade as the guy dribbling into traffic to take a tough, contested layup over a good defender. I always imagined him as a guy who just scores in the flow of the offense. He was an enticing prospect because of all the boxes he checked: size in the backcourt, playmaking, leadership, shooting, ballhandling, etc. The only thing disappointing is his shooting - which is a big problem.

He was supposed to be the type of guy that would attract free agents because of his floor-raising abilities. He is not being used as intended. Maybe it will just take time and this is all just a part of putting him through trials to stimulate growth.

It's probably deflating for the whole team to just be dribbling into the lane to kick-out to someone who won't shoot the ball or take a tough layup or mid-range against traffic. How are you supposed to play hard when you get zero quality shots on the offensive end?