The Detroit Pistons selected Cade Cunningham No. 1 overall in the 2021 NBA draft on Thursday night.
After much internal debate within a robust power structure, including vice chairman Arn Tellem, general manager Troy Weaver, senior adviser Ed Stefanski and head coach Dwane Casey, the Pistons opted for the consensus top prospect over the draft's two other high-ceiling options, Jalen Green and Evan Mobley.
The Houston Rockets drafted Green second.
Cunningham is a 6-foot-8, 220-pound lead guard who possesses all the skills necessary to dominate the modern NBA. The 19-year-old can create for himself and others, play on the ball or off it, score from all three levels and defend across multiple positions.