Now that the All-Star Game is over, Cade Cunningham will turn his attention to helping the Detroit Pistons maintain their dominance in the Eastern Conference.
Cunningham helped Team Stars win the All-Star Game on Sunday at the Intuit Dome by defeating Team Stripes 47–21 in the mini-tournament finals. He averaged 14 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and three steals in three games.
The 24-year-old guard played in his second consecutive All-Star Game, which underlined the fact that he has become one of the best players in the NBA. His confidence is at its peak and it has affected the Pistons.
When a reporter asked Cunningham where he got his aura, he explained a grassroots response.
"I get my aura from Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, and God blessed me with parents who raised me in a way that I wouldn't trade for the world," Cunningham, who grew up in Arlington, Texas, said in a video posted by Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press.
Cade asked where he gets his aura from: "I get my aura from Jesus Christ and my Lord and Savior, and God blessed me with parents who raised me in a way that I wouldn't trade for the world." pic.twitter.com/XRaZLsl7vL
- Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) 16 February 2026
He does not shy away from talking about his faith in public. He mainly sees this in how he views life, how he handles pressure, and how he tries to make a positive impact.
When Cunningham suffered a season-ending calf injury in 2022-2023, only his second year in the NBA, he relied heavily on his faith. He was limited to only 12 games. Since his return, he has only gotten better, stronger, and wiser.
The Pistons are on top of the Eastern Conference at 40-13, including 8-2 in their last 10 games.
He returns to action on Thursday against the New York Knicks.
