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Detroit Pistons Star Cade Cunningham Graces GQ Magazine Cover
The NBA All-Star is featured in the latest edition of the popular men's fashion magazine.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham, fresh off his All-Star Game appearance, is on the cover of the newest edition of GQ Magazine. The accompanying article profiles Cunningham both on the court in Detroit and at home in Dallas. This is not the first major magazine cover for the rising NBA superstar, who has previously been featured on the covers of SLAM Magazine.
Why it matters
Cunningham's GQ cover represents the growing mainstream recognition and popularity of the young Pistons star. As one of the NBA's brightest young talents, this high-profile magazine feature will only further boost Cunningham's profile and cement his status as a rising superstar in the league.
The details
The GQ article proclaims Cunningham as "the NBA's surging new superstar," highlighting his standout performance this season. Through 47 games, Cunningham is leading the Pistons with 25.3 points and 9.6 assists per game. He was also named to his second consecutive All-Star team and helped the USA Stars win the new-look event earlier this month.
- Cunningham's GQ cover was released on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
- Cunningham was previously featured on the cover of SLAM Magazine in April 2025 and ahead of his rookie season in 2022.
The players
Cade Cunningham
The star point guard of the Detroit Pistons, who is having an outstanding fifth NBA season and has now been featured on the cover of multiple major magazines.
Jalen Duren
The Pistons' young center, who has also enjoyed a breakout season and was recently featured on the cover of SLAM Magazine.
What’s next
Cunningham and the Pistons will look to continue their strong play when they take on the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
The takeaway
Cade Cunningham's GQ Magazine cover is the latest sign of the young Pistons star's growing mainstream popularity and recognition as one of the NBA's brightest young talents. His continued success on the court has elevated him to superstar status, and this high-profile magazine feature will only further boost his profile.
