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Brunson's High Praise for Pistons' Cunningham
8 Feb
Summary
- Brunson admires Cunningham's quiet leadership style.
- He believes players with quiet confidence are most dangerous.
- Brunson sees the Pistons as contenders, not just up-and-coming.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson recently shared his high regard for Eastern Conference rival Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons.
Speaking on the Boardroom Podcast, Brunson admired Cunningham's leadership, describing him as a player who "gets the job done" without being overly vocal. Brunson noted Cunningham's quiet confidence and dedication to his game, a trait he also possesses and believes is particularly formidable.
Brunson also acknowledged the Detroit Pistons' current status as a top team, having held the number one seed in the Eastern Conference throughout the current season. He emphasized that they are "contending" and "good," not merely an "up and coming" team, referencing their prior playoff series.
This mutual respect between two of the league's prominent point guards could set the stage for an exciting playoff rematch between the Knicks and the Pistons in the future.
