“Was Tearing Team USA Apart”: ‘Luka Doncic-Type Player’, Who Is Not With Steve Kerr and Co, Destroyed Them in Scrimmage

Every year, NBA inducts extraordinary talent from all over the world. Over the years, the league has witnessed an increase in the density of creative, shifty and gifted players. In the recent decade, players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid and Trae Young have taken their roles to the next level. While some managed to showcase their skills in their first year in the league, others required a few seasons to become comfortable. One such player is 2021 No. 1 pick Cade Cunnigham. In his rookie season, he averaged 17.4 points, 5.6 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game. Additionally, he secured a unanimous All-Rookie First Team spot and stood third in the Rookie of the Year race.

In the offseason, Cunningham was handed the role of sharpening the USA squad for the upcoming FIBA world cup. He was named in the 14-man roster for the Select Team to go against Team USA in scrimmages. Under the leadership of Cunningham and Duren, the Select Team exerted dominance in the initial two public scrimmages. This led to a unanimous agreement that Cade exhibited the most remarkable performance on the court.

Cunnigham is Team USA’s key to getting past Luka Doncic

In a recent engaging interview, Brian Windhorst collaborates with Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to delve into?Cade Cunningham‘s remarkable performances in the recent scrimmages. When asked about Cade, Tim Bontemps immediately gushed,?“Cade Cunnigham is back and looks really good.”?Bontemps then delved into Cam’s injury, suggesting that Cam could have secured a spot in Team USA’s main roster.

Discussing Cam’s role in the scrimmages, Bontemps highlighted,?“They had him in a Luka Doncic-type role on Friday during the scrimmages. The Select Team is basically here to mimic what the opposition is going to do during the tournament. Cade Cunnigham is essentially the same size as Luka. They had him playing the same way. And he was tearing Team USA apart,” before recounting specific impressive moments from the scrimmage and asserting Cam’s near-unstoppable presence.

Luka Doncic is leading the Slovenian team for the upcoming world tournament. Having experienced an unexpected exit in the 2021 edition, Luka and his team are determined to lift the trophy this time around. Doncic has prepared the entire off-season, making himself physically prepared for the competitive journey ahead.

Team USA, coached by Steve Kerr, believes that Cunnigham can be their pivotal factor in their hopes of cruising through Luka Doncic.

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Cade Cunningham has undoubtedly emerged as one of the top performers after Team USA’s practice scrimmages. The 21-year-old player displayed exceptional prowess, leading his team to victories over the USA Team in two scrimmages. The achievement raised queries regarding why Cunningham isn’t part of the primary USA team.

Why will Cunnigham not compete alongside Team USA?

In a recent media engagement, Cunningham clarified that he is currently focusing on ensuring optimal physical shape for the NBA season.??They go over, and there?s so much traveling, there?s so much, you know, like real schedule, like team practice and everything,? Cunningham explained how the Team USA’s strict routine can tamper with his recovery process.

Cade’s injury has limited his media presence despite his exceptional on-court skills. A shin injury curtailed his sophomore season to only 12 games, leading him to choose surgery and resulting in his absence for the remainder of?the 2022-23 season.

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During this off-season, Cade has fully recovered and gained valuable experience with the national team. It’s only a matter of time before we witness his distinctive playing style and demeanor back in action.