Cade Cunningham's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Cade Cunningham. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Cade Cunningham is an American professional basketball player currently with the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. He was a highly-rated five-star recruit coming out of high school, playing initially at Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas, before transferring to Montverde Academy in Florida. His senior year saw him lead one of the best high school teams and earn national player of the year awards, setting the stage for his professional career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1944: Bob Kurland Earned All-American Honors

In 1944, Bob Kurland was recognized as an All-American. Cade Cunningham was the first Oklahoma State player to earn the distinction since Bob Kurland (1944–46).

1997: Grant Hill's Triple-Double Streak

In April 1997, Grant Hill had a triple-double streak. On November 8, 2024, Cade Cunningham tied him as the longest such streak in Pistons franchise history.

2013: Anthony Bennett's NBA Debut

In 2013, Anthony Bennett had two points in his NBA debut. Cunningham's two points in his NBA debut were the fewest scored in a No. 1 pick's NBA debut since Anthony Bennett.

2019: Wins Gold Medal at FIBA Under-19 World Cup

In 2019, Cade Cunningham played for the United States at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Heraklion, Greece, helping his team win the gold medal, where he averaged 11.7 points, 5.7 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game.

February 27, 2021: Career-High 40 Points Against Oklahoma

On February 27, 2021, Cade Cunningham posted a career-high 40 points and 11 rebounds in a 94–90 overtime win against Oklahoma, earning him Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week honors.

2021: NBA First Overall Pick

In 2021, Cade Cunningham was the NBA first overall pick by the Detroit Pistons in the NBA draft.

January 25, 2022: Joins Michael Jordan with Stat Line

On January 25, 2022, Cade Cunningham recorded 34 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, four blocks, and two steals in a 110–105 loss to the Denver Nuggets, joining Michael Jordan as the only rookies in NBA history to post such a stat line.

February 18, 2022: Named MVP of Rising Stars Challenge

On February 18, 2022, Cade Cunningham was named MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge.

November 8, 2024: Triple-Double and Game-Winning Floater vs Hawks

On November 8, 2024, Cade Cunningham recorded a triple-double with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists alongside a game-winning floater in a 122–121 win over the Atlanta Hawks.