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NBA Rookie Ladder Week 8: The ascension continues

By Corey Rausch

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 17: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons passes the ball next to Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Little Caesars Arena on November 17, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 96-88. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 17: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons passes the ball next to Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Little Caesars Arena on November 17, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 96-88. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 08: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons tries to drive to the basket against Daniel Gafford #21 of the Washington Wizards during the second half at Little Caesars Arena on December 08, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Washington won the game 119-116. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Week 8 NBA Rookie Ladder Power Rankings: 2. Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons

Previous: 3rd. Cade Cunningham. 2. player. 64. .

15.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.4 steals

Shooting splits: .382/.322/.826

Finally making some progress up the list, Cade Cunningham has arrived at the number two spot on the ladder. He has ascended to the top spot in rookie scoring, pouring in at least 16 points in six games.

He has dropped 26 or more points in three of those games, doing everything in his power to attempt to end the losing streak for the Detroit Pistons. The moment in Sunday’s game when he drove at Kevin Durant for the and-one was a sight to behold.

With Jerami Grant now sidelined for the next six to eight weeks, the usage rate for Cunningham is only going to go up. He will be putting together a statistical case to continue his ascent.

Week 8 NBA Rookie Ladder Power Rankings: 1. Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers

156. . . Previous: 1st. Evan Mobley. 1. player

14.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.9 blocks

Shooting splits: .482/.333/.775

For now, Evan Mobley remains at the top. The rest of his counting stats compare favorably enough to Cunningham’s that he can currently weather the scoring onslaught the number one overall pick has been displaying of late.

Mobley was held below his season average in two out of four games this week but spiked the week with a 15-point, 15-rebound outing. Most importantly, Mobley is currently having the biggest impact on winning any of the rookies.

He’s helping lead a Cleveland Cavaliers team currently on a three-game winning streak, while Cunningham’s Detroit Pistons have dropped 12 straight.

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