Cade Cunningham finishes fifth in NBA MVP race
Cade Cunningham finished fifth in the NBA MVP voting for the 2025-2026 season. The Detroit Pistons guard was a leading vote-getter, receiving significant recognition for his performance. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder won the award for the second consecutive year.
- ▪Cade Cunningham received six top-three votes from global media voters.
- ▪He averaged 23.9 points, 9.9 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game during the season.
- ▪Cunningham's performance helped lead the Pistons to a 60-win season and the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
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