Cade Cunningham's evolution and how a FOMO text changed the Pistons' future

DETROIT — As Cade Cunningham watched the 2024 Western Conference semifinals on TV, seeing Anthony Edwards outduel Nikola Jokić fired up his competitive spirit.He was just a month removed from a 14-win season that was a stain on the Detroit Pistons’ storied franchise. Cunningham was fixated on the TV, experiencing FOMO as two of the game’s best players went head-to-head over seven games. He grabbed his phone and reached out to someone he knew would understand him at that moment.Advertisement