After an impressive breakout season, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has attracted the attention of former <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/basketball/nba/”>NBA All-Star and champion Rajon Rondo, who has expressed a strong desire to mentor the young star. Rondo believes his experience could help elevate Cunningham’s game to a new level as the Pistons aim for continued growth.

Cunningham’s Breakout Season Sparks High Hopes

With a fully healthy offseason and several roster improvements, Cade Cunningham took advantage of the opportunity last year to post career-best numbers. During 70 regular-season games, he averaged 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 9.1 assists per game. This remarkable performance helped the Pistons reach the playoffs and earned Cunningham both All-Star and All-NBA honors, signaling his rise as one of the league’s top talents.

Rondo Sees Potential in Refining Cunningham’s Playmaking

On FanDuel TV’s Run It Back show, Rajon Rondo discussed Cunningham’s skills and expressed confidence in the guard’s ability to evolve with the right guidance. Rondo said,

“If I can get my hands on a Cade Cunningham,”

adding,

“I think he could become that one type of point guard. It’s only a couple of tweaks, and then it’s also about personnel.”

Rondo’s own peak years as a multi-time All-Star and three-time NBA assists leader with the Boston Celtics underscore how valuable his mentorship could be.

The Impact of Veteran Mentorship on Pistons’ Future

Cunningham is already recognized for his high basketball IQ and elite facilitating skills, but working directly with Rondo could further enhance his playmaking abilities. The two appear open to collaborating in the gym this summer, a partnership that could result in significant improvements for Cunningham and positively influence the Pistons’ trajectory as the team looks to build around their young star.