Cade Cunningham put his talents on display Friday night in the NBA Rising Stars Tournament. The no.1 overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft led Team Barry to a 25-20 win over Team Isiah.
This was the first year of a new Rising Stars format, with four teams of seven players – made up of 12 rookies, 12 sophomores and four players from the NBA G League Ignite team.
Cunningham registered 18 points, seven rebounds, nine assists, two steals and two blocks in Team Barry’s two wins.
“To bring the trophy home, first All-Star weekend…it means a lot,” Cunningham said in the post-game presser.
"To bring the trophy home, first All-Star weekend…it means a lot." – #CloroxRisingStars MVP @CadeCunningham_ pic.twitter.com/c8x4CiVTFe — #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 19, 2022
The rookie came up clutch in the Final as he drained a three to give a 24-20 lead to Team Barry. Then, Franz Wagner was fouled and drained a free throw to cap a 13-2 run. Team Isiah had an 18-12 lead earlier.
That was day 1 of the 2022 All-Star weekend, which takes place in Cleveland. Isaac Okoro and Evan Mobley were part of Team Barry, winning the trophy in front of their fans.
The #CloroxRisingStars MVP trophy is going to the D!@CadeCunningham_ of the @DetroitPistons earns the MVP as he fueled Team Barry to the win in the #CloroxRisingStars Tourney! pic.twitter.com/FnY4s1O41u — NBA (@NBA) February 19, 2022
Rising Stars Rosters
TEAM BARRY
Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons Dyson Daniels, G League Ignite Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers Isaac Okoro, Cleveland Cavaliers Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets Jae’Sean Tate, Houston Rockets Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic
TEAM ISIAH
Precious Achiuwa, Toronto Raptors Desmond Bane, Memphis Grizzlies Saddiq Bey, Detroit Pistons Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves Tyrese Haliburton, Sacramento Kings Jaden Hardy, G League Ignite Isaiah Stewart, Detroit Pistons
TEAM PAYTON
LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors Ayo Dosunmu, Chicago Bulls Chris Duarte, Indiana Pacers (Injured, will not play) Scoot Henderson, G League Ignite Bones Hyland, Denver Nuggets (Injury replacement for Mitchell) Jonathan Kuminga, Golden State Warriors (Injury replacement for Duarte) Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota Timberwolves Davion Mitchell, Sacramento Kings (Injured, will not play)
TEAM WORTHY
Cole Anthony, Orlando Magic MarJon Beauchamp, G League Ignite Josh Giddey, Oklahoma City Thunder Jalen Green, Houston Rockets Herbert Jones, New Orleans Pelicans Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers Jalen Suggs, Orlando Magic
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