Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finds himself in identical position as Cade Cunningham

Both Cade Cunningham and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have to carry their teams on their own now.

By Swoosh Shrestha · Piston Powered

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 1:15 PM

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PistonPowered argues Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cade Cunningham face similar burdens carrying depleted rosters without co-stars.
The Thunder are missing Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, while Detroit has played without Jalen Duren.
Oklahoma City has gone 1-2 through recent injuries, whereas the Pistons have posted a 3-1 record.

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PistonPowered's Swoosh Shrestha analyzes how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cade Cunningham are currently in similar situations, each carrying their teams without key co-stars. While Cunningham has played without the injured Jalen Duren, Gilgeous-Alexander must lead the Oklahoma City Thunder amid injuries to Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.

The writer compares both players' recent numbers, noting Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 24 points on 49% shooting while Cunningham averages 24 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Shrestha argues that Cunningham's rebounding and playmaking bring him closer to Gilgeous-Alexander's level than many realize.

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