If the Detroit Pistons think Isaiah Stewart needs to better control his behavior, they certainly aren\u2019t showing it.<\/p>\n
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham was asked Saturday if he would be willing to pay Stewart\u2019s fines, particularly in the wake of the center\u2019s ejection during last week\u2019s game against the Charlotte Hornets. Cunningham laughed, but stuck up for his teammate.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would. That\u2019s my brother, man,\u201d Cunningham said. \u201cHe\u2019s the ultimate competitor. He\u2019s somebody that\u2019s going to have your back like nobody else. It\u2019s costly, but he\u2019s the man. I wouldn\u2019t trade him for the world. He\u2019s the best teammate you can ask for. He has the money for it, but it\u2019s just paying for that love and that loyalty that he brings every day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cade says he would pay Isaiah Stewart’s fines<\/p>\n
“I would. That’s my brother man. He’s the man I wouldn’t trade him for the world” pic.twitter.com\/C3TGuYPz2u<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) February 14, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n Stewart is a controversial player who is known for his physical play and his short temper. The latter reappeared last week when he stormed off the bench to defend his teammates<\/a> during their brawl with the Hornets, and he received a 7-game suspension for it. He also memorably went after LeBron James<\/a> during a 2021 game, and was even accused of punching an opposing player in the head<\/a> prior to a game.<\/p>\n Stewart is the kind of player you love if he\u2019s on your team and hate if he isn\u2019t. The Pistons love him and value him for bringing a physical edge and protecting his teammates. Opponents would certainly see it differently, but you won\u2019t see his teammates apologizing for his behavior.<\/p>\n