NEW RINGER STORY: DON'T SLEEP ON CADE CUNNINGHAM

The former no. 1 pick has silenced his doubters—and his own inner critic—and has the upstart Pistons on a path to the playoffs

Hey everyone! I profiled Pistons star Cade Cunningham. He’s having a brilliant season, and most importantly, the Pistons are… back. Last night, with a big win over Boston, they won their 8th straight game.

The story is about all that he has endured up to this point. I appreciated Cade’s vulnerability in opening up about imposter syndrome and his tough inner critic. At its core, I think this story is about how one defines himself on his own terms, and how one secures true confidence. True self belief. I think the Pistons could make some serious noise in the playoffs, and it’s because of Cade and the chemistry Detroit has created together.

https://www.theringer.com/2025/02/27/nba/cade-cunningham-detroit-pistons-nba-playoffs-2025

Please read, share the story! I’m on X and Instagram at MirinFader.

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