For years, the Detroit Pistons were a team in limbo—talent scattered, expectations low, and playoff hopes a distant memory. Since 2019, the franchise had struggled to find its identity, and even the first overall pick Cade Cunningham, drafted in 2021, faced an uphill battle navigating a roster full of potential but lacking structure. Early setbacks, inconsistent play, and a league-worst 14-win season painted a picture of a team searching for direction—until this season, when a shift in leadership and culture sparked a remarkable turnaround.

In a recent Tonight Show appearance with Jimmy Fallon, Cunningham discussed what shifted this season. He didn’t point to a single trade or marquee signing. Instead, the improvement came from leadership and organizational changes that provided clear e

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