Detroit Pistons young star Cade Cunningham is off to a hot start in his rookie campaign matching other Pistons legends in just his third career game. After missing the first four games of the season, this year's first overall pick finally made his much-awaited debut last week and now it seems as though Cunningham is slowly getting comfortable out there with an impressive double-double against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The 20-year old finished with 18 points and 10 boards to make franchise history as the first Piston since Grant Hill back in the 1994-1995 season to record a double-double in his 3rd career game (or earlier). Cunningham now joins both Hill and another Detroit legend Isiah Thomas as the only members of the franchise to achieve such a feat since the 1980-81 season (via Pistons PR).
Unfortunately for Cade and the Pistons, they ended up losing their fourth straight. Despite Cunningham's monster game, as well as Jerami Grant exploding for 27 points, the Pistons fell flat and couldn't find their mark in the second half which ultimately resulted in a 109-98 defeat against Philly.
Another thing worth noting is that Cunningham hasn't really found his stroke so far this season. As he continues to recover from his ankle issue, the Oklahoma State standout hasn't shot well from the field in three games so far with a combined 7-of-39 (17.9%) from the field. That being said, it's a long season and the Pistons know they have to take their time with their young star.
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