Pistons star Cade Cunningham fifth in MVP voting
Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons finished fifth in the NBA MVP voting for the 2025-2026 season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder won the award for the second consecutive year. Cunningham had an impressive season, averaging 23.9 points and 9.9 assists, contributing significantly to his team's success.
- ▪Cade Cunningham finished fifth in the MVP voting with 117 points and two first-place votes.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the MVP award with 939 points and 83 first-place votes.
- ▪Cunningham averaged 23.9 points, 9.9 assists, and 5.5 rebounds this season.
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