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 consensus five-star recruit coming out of high school, playing at Bowie High School before transferring to Montverde Academy. His senior year saw him lead one of the top high school teams in the nation and earn national player of the year honors.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1944: Bob Kurland Earns All-American Distinction

Since 1944, Cade Cunningham was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American. Before Cade Cunningham, Bob Kurland (1944–46) earned the distinction.

1997: Grant Hill's Triple-Double Streak

In 1997, Grant Hill (April 11–14, 1997) had the longest such streak in Pistons franchise history. In 2024 Cade Cunningham tied this record.

2019: FIBA Under-19 World Cup Gold Medal

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

February 27, 2021: Career-High Performance Against Oklahoma

On February 27, 2021, Cade Cunningham achieved 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: Drafted First Overall by Detroit Pistons

In 2021, Cade Cunningham was drafted with the first overall pick of the 2021 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons, marking the start of his professional career.

2021: NBA First Overall Pick

In 2021, Cade Cunningham was selected as the first overall pick in the NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons, a significant milestone in his career.

January 25, 2022: Stat Line Similar to Michael Jordan

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

February 18, 2022: Rising Stars Challenge MVP

On February 18, 2022, Cade Cunningham was named MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge, recognizing his performance and contribution during the event.

2025: NBA All-Star Selection and All-NBA Team

In 2025, Cade Cunningham was named an NBA All-Star and selected to an All-NBA Team for the first time, recognizing his performance and contribution to the league.