“My guy has aged like milk” – Cade Cunningham’s SHOCKING TRANSFORMATION goes viral, but there’s a catch

How fake photos of Cade Cunningham sparked a social media frenzy and how he can prove himself on the court.

“My guy has aged like milk” – Cade Cunningham’s SHOCKING TRANSFORMATION goes viral, but there’s a catch

Cade Cunningham fake photo that went viral compared to the original (Via Twitter)

Cade Cunningham is not letting anything stop him from fulfilling his destiny. The Detroit Pistons phenom, who was sidelined for most of his rookie year with a shin injury, has been rehabbing relentlessly to get back to the game he loves and justify his status as the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA draft.

But along the way, he has faced some unwarranted criticism and ridicule. Some internet trolls have tried to tarnish his image by circulating fake photos of him. In the photos, Cunningham looks visibly aged and much heavier than his actual 21 years. Fortunately, these photos are easily debunked. They’ve been manipulated to make Cunningham look older and fatter.

Here are some of the reactions from NBA fans on Twitter:

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https://twitter.com/Scottyhuntwaa/status/1672980638088015875?s=20
https://twitter.com/Thee_Unknown6/status/1672827049290137600?s=20
https://twitter.com/ChompSSB/status/1672859191378325504?s=20

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How Cade Cunningham can silence the haters

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Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Cunningham doesn’t pay attention to the noise. He knows he has a devoted fan base that supports his talent and vision. He also knows he has shown flashes of brilliance in his brief NBA career. Cunningham impressed in his first 12 games, averaging 19.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 6.0 assists, before undergoing surgery in December.

Cunningham has demonstrated his resilience before, overcoming a shin injury that kept him out for most of last season. He had surgery in December and was cleared to resume basketball activities during the offseason. Pistons general manager Troy Weaver said Cunningham will be fully healthy for training camp and the start of the 2023-24 season.

He understands he has a unique opportunity to be part of something special in Detroit, where the Pistons are building a young core around him. He will also have a new coach to mentor him and his teammates. The Pistons hired Monty Williams, who have the task of developing Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Ausar Thompson into a dynamic trio that can bring excitement and wins to Detroit The Pistons have been struggling for years.

They finished with 17-65 last season. But with Cunningham back in action and Williams at the helm, they hope to turn things around and start a new era of success in Motown.

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