8 NBA players who could make their first All-Star game

Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons

Cunningham is starting to pop this season and the Pistons’ record is reflective of that. They are still only one game over .500, but it is clear they have a cornerstone piece to build around. Cunningham is a triple-double threat any given night, making Detroit more competitive than they have been in a while. He will have a strong case to win the league’s most improved player award.

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— Brett Usher (@UsherNBA) January 20, 2025