No. 1 pick Cunningham out of Pistons' opener
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Team Stats
Points Per Game106.627th
Rebounds Per Game42.725th
Assists Per Game24.218th
Points Allowed110.911th
Injuries
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(1) | Cade Cunningham | PG | Oklahoma State |
| 2(7) | JT Thor | PF | Auburn |
| 2(12) | Isaiah Livers | PF | Michigan |
| 2(22) | Luka Garza | C | Iowa |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020-21 | 20 | 52 | .278 |
| 2019-20 | 20 | 46 | .303 |
| 2018-19 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
| 2017-18 | 39 | 43 | .476 |