In this latest episode of The Detroit News’ Pistons podcast, beat reporter Coty Davis and Detroit News contributor Tarohn Finley discuss Stephen A. Smith’s praise for Cade Cunnnigham and the front-running Pistons.

The ESPN host of “First Take” said the Pistons “got leadership, they got athleticism, they got defense, they got perimeter shooting, and they have a closer. Cade Cunningham is that dude.”

Here are other highlights from the podcast, sponsored by Varsity Ford of Ann Arbor.

▶ 3:00: Pistons rout Knicks in playoff rematch

▶ 6:10: Back-to-back wins over Cleveland, New York

▶ 7:10: Cade Cunningham on lessons learned from the playoffs

▶ 10:40: Stephen A. Smith believes in the Pistons

▶ 11:30: J.B. Bickerstaff on dominating the Knicks defensively

▶ 13:30: Pistons were on a 28-game losing streak just two years ago

▶ 15:40: Varsity Ford of Ann Arbor

▶ 18:50: Cunningham might be MVP front-runner

▶ 23:30: Other most valuable player candidates

▶ 28:30: Thunder hit bump on the road

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