Pistons news: Cade Cunningham makes 'weird' admission on Isaiah Stewart departure

All-NBA guard Cade Cunningham has revealed a surprising admission about his feelings following Detroit Pistons' trade of veteran center Isaiah Stewart. Cunningham, who has become the longest-tenured player on the team, expressed that the departure of Stewart feels like being a rookie again as he steps into a new leadership role without his longtime friend.

Stating that Stewart is like family to him, Cunningham wished him the best and said he hopes Stewart makes it work in Memphis. Cunningham and Stewart have known each other since they were drafted in 2020, weathering the team's struggles and successes together. The Pistons' recent success, including a 60-22 regular season record and a deep playoff run, has set a high bar for Cunningham's future.

Cunningham seems ready to take on these new expectations, expressing excitement and nerves about his upcoming role in the Pistons' locker room.