Cade Cunningham could need shin surgery in huge Pistons blow

Pistons rebuild can now be delayed.

Guard Cade Cunningham may need shin surgery according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The former No. 1 overall has missed Detroit’s last five games with shin pain, and it is now feared he has suffered a stress fracture.

Cunningham’s discomfort was first made public after a lackluster 1-for-11 shooting performance in the Pistons’ 128-112 loss to the Boston Celtics earlier this month. The injury didn’t seem serious at the time but the 21-year-old’s situation has since evolved.

In 12 games, Cunningham averaged 19.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 6.0 assists. The 3-14 Pistons have the second-lowest winning percentage in the conference.