He has 1 game where he shot exactly 50%. That was a 26 point effort on 12/24 shooting against the Suns. He also has only 1 game above 60% TS and that was a few nights ago against Denver where he put up 27/9. He shot 11/11 from the line that game
The last time he had a game where he shot over 50% from the field was on October 28th 2022. The time before that was March 2022 in his rookie season
Source: https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/cunnica01/gamelog/2022
He’s like Julius Randle
Dude 100% looks closer to a bust then a superstar.
I remember when people said the pistons wouldn’t trade Cade straight up for SGA. That was fun
That was after SGA turned a corner towards star player too. Nephews fall for hype so easily these days.
Sga one of my favorite players in the league I thought the thunder got a really good player in that trade, but don’t fucking pretend like you knew he was a guaranteed 1st team all nba caliber playing, nephew.
LOL Shai has always been my guy. You’re lashing out at the wrong homer
I never understood the hype. I dunno who should have gone #1 even looking back (Maybe Barnes now that he’s starting to turn a corner again after a bad sophomore season) but I always felt like Cade didn’t look the part of a top pick.
Sengun would go #1 in a redraft
Sengun is at a minimum on the short list and I could certainly see it. Will be curious.
I have no idea why you’re getting downvoted but it’s Sengun. Scottie has regressed after a hot start and everybody else is… mid at best. I can see an argument for Franz I guess, but I know Sengun can be the lead scoring option on a decent team, that’s what we’re seeing now.
Dude won mvp of a pro league at 19 and somehow went 15
I mean he was a certified stud in college, if he was shooting 40% from three now like he did there then this would be a different conversation, his lack of burst and inability to get to the line wouldn’t be as big a deal if he was a great shooter.
He’s not a bust but he wasn’t worth the hype. I feel comfortable saying that.
He very well might be a bust.
He’s a bust he was the number one pick
yeah unfortunately he is firmly in bust territory right now. Also unfortunate that so many players drafted soon after him are turning into genuine star-level players.
He’s also only played 92 nba games so far, barely more than a full season. Far too early to call him a bust imo.
What’s the best ability?
We say that everytime but they end up being busts lol. Same thing was said about Wiseman. He is what he is shown hardly any flashes
Definitely one of the most overhyped 2 year players. It was clear to me that the “point guard paul george comparisons” or anything lke that was impossible
Looks like Cade Bustingham back on the menu boys
As a (at this moment very sad / unfortunate) diehard Pistons fan, I will say I’m way less concerned about the field goal stat
The TS stat is way more concerning. He is like if Demar Derozan didn’t know how to draw free throws or something. It’s insane, especially coupled with his turnover rate.
Cade is essentially on his 2nd season in terms of games played. His 2P% isn’t that bad so far in his career, it’s his 3P% that is abysmal. He also doesn’t have the most reliable offensive threats around him. I’d be more worried if this carries onto his 3rd or 4th season without improvement.
Some other guys that were in similar situations:
Lonzo tracks really closely with him improving his 3P% to reliably above league average 3P% from well below and getting TS over 50% starting from his 3rd season.
Kemba almost 4 seasons to reliably get over 50% TS.
Jrue was just around 50% TS like Cade his first 5 seasons.
Completely different type of role but Bruce Brown also had similarly bad efficiency in his first two seasons and became one of the more efficient guards in the league starting his 3rd season.
However if the worry is more in regards to him becoming a number one guy on a championship team then yes I think it isn’t projecting that way. But I still think he could pan out to be a great #2.
all reasonable points. yeah Pistons are in a tough spot because draft chips didn’t fall our way. Cade for all intents and purposes the last two years has been our #1
like this team is definitely screwed if Cades offensive ceiling is Kemba (and super screwed if it’s Jrue or Lonzo). I know that’s not what you are arguing, just flagging it.
In terms of 3p% i have faith that Cades can rise to league average even while being the #1, he just needs to share more ball handling duties. Even Luka has poor stretches shooting the 3 when they all have to be self created
Foul drawing is weird I also think he’ll figure it out but the signs are not promising right now minus one or two games.
Like I genuinely think Cade can get to 56%+ TS as the number one option next season. I don’t think that’s like some amazing team but could be a 35+ win team with him as the fulcrum. It just feels shitty because fans thought that leap would be this year, and even though not much of our failure and losing streak is Cades fault, he’s definitely not helping us elevate out of it
I’d have a little more hope even if he doesn’t pan out as a number 1. If the other pieces develop well you can package to get that number 1.
But yeah I think you can also look to how the team’s spacing is utterly garbage right now with basically everyone being a below league average 3P shooter. The paint’s gonna be more crowded. At least Cade has improved his FTA year over year, Ivey regressed and none of the other players playing right now are good at getting to the line, Cade actually leads the team. Cade is also has the 2nd best 3P% behind Stewart actually. I think a lot of it is attributed to the team make up and I am hopeful for the Pistons that Bojan’s return will help turn things around. Having that vet on the floor who also spaces for everyone will be a big help. FT% also generally tends to track with general shooting and Cade has been very good in that regard since he entered the league.
#Scottie Barns
Remember the whole Shai and pick #6 ordeal? Wouldn’t even trade Jalen Williams for him straight up now. I’m an Oklahoma State fan and I loved Cade but I always felt like he was somehow past his athletic prime already even though his skills were so good. Gonna take a lot of work to overcome if he’s still their #1 plan
Nah this is crazy it’s been 13 months since he was over 50% lol
As a Cade fan, I’m fighting demons
Joke’s on me, bought a Cade jersey thinking this was his breakout year. I was really encouraged after the USA Basketball scrimmages. Now I’m worried about whether he’ll even get an extension, or sign an offer that should probably be lower than the max the Pistons can offer.
I don’t think the roster fits him, despite my being pretty high on the potential of some of the guys surrounding him, Ausar, Duren, Ivey… There’s just no shooting to be found with any guy that’s getting big minutes. Stew is shooting 38% on about 4 attempts per game and that’s the best option? Gross.
Re: flair, wish we could wear 2 around here.
Ausar is like their best player
No he is not. Ausar is one of many reasons he is struggling. The guy has legit 5 air balls on wide open 3s in a game lol he can’t shoot whatsoever
And Monty keeps benching him in the 4th quarter for no discernable reason. A couple games ago he was sitting for the entire 4th in what was a close game. It’s a hot mess over in Detroit, we’re not having a good time
Dude will just be a decent third option somewhere I think. Extremely disappointing for a number one pick
GIVE IVEY THE BALL. at this point we know who he is. He’s less athletic Westbrook. Can’t shoot turns the ball over like crazy but he’s going to take enough shots and get assists for his counting stats to look good
Ivey sucks. Pistons fans were giving Weaver ass to mouth when they drafted him lmao
We have bigger problems than that
just trade this guy to the Spurs