Carmelo Anthony Identifies One On-Court Skill Cade Cunningham Needs to Fulfill His Superstar Potential

Carmelo Anthony Highlights Key Skill Cade Cunningham Must Develop

Carmelo Anthony shared advice that could elevate Cade Cunningham's game to a superstar level. Despite growing quietly into one of the NBA’s most thrilling young talents, Cunningham still has room to improve.

Cunningham's Growth and Outstanding Abilities

Anthony acknowledges Cunningham as an incredible player whose development has remained fairly consistent since being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 Draft. The one notable area of growth Anthony points out is Cunningham’s increased "feel" for the game.

“His feel. Like, the feel for the game, his flow of the game,” Anthony said on his podcast 7PM in Brooklyn.

The Responsibility of Leadership

Anthony emphasizes Cade's evolving role as the team leader. He described that Cunningham is starting to realize he “wears the white hat” and runs the team’s offense, which brings both confidence and responsibility.

“I think what we’re seeing with Cade, he’s starting to understand that he’s wearing the white hat and he’s running that organ. So, with that comes confidence. With that comes responsibility, too,” Melo said.

Assist Progress Reflects Leadership

This steady increase highlights Cunningham’s growth into one of the league's best playmakers and reflects his acceptance of leadership on the Pistons.

Author's Summary

Carmelo Anthony stresses that Cade Cunningham’s enhanced game awareness and leadership are vital for him to unlock his superstar potential in the NBA.

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