Pistons Coach Calls Cade Cunningham a 'Superstar'

JB Bickerstaff praises the young Detroit star's talent and potential.

Feb. 28, 2026 at 2:47am

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Detroit Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff had high praise for young star Cade Cunningham, calling him a "superstar" and saying there is "no doubt about it." Bickerstaff expressed his belief that Cunningham is one of the top five players in the NBA.

Why it matters

Cunningham was the first overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and has quickly emerged as one of the league's brightest young talents. His coach's strong endorsement of his superstar potential will only further raise expectations for the 24-year-old as he continues to develop.

The details

In an interview, Bickerstaff said it's "hard for me to think of five guys in this league that do what he does and impact the game the way he does." The coach praised Cunningham's all-around game and ability to make his teammates better.

  • Bickerstaff's comments were made on February 20, 2026.

The players

JB Bickerstaff

The head coach of the Detroit Pistons.

Cade Cunningham

The star player for the Detroit Pistons, who was the first overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

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What they’re saying

“He's a superstar and there's no doubt about it. It's hard for me to think of five guys in this league that do what he does and impact the game the way he does.”

— JB Bickerstaff, Head Coach, Detroit Pistons (HoopsHype)

The takeaway

Cade Cunningham's rapid rise to stardom in the NBA has been validated by his head coach's strong endorsement, further cementing his status as one of the league's premier young talents.