Draymond Green says Cade Cunningham “owns” Knicks after MSG gem
After the veteran Golden State Warriors Draymond Green watched Detroit Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham dominate New York Knicks in a 126-111 victory at Madison Square Garden, he declared ownership of the guard. Cunningham’s 42-point performance against the Knicks at MSG made history by becoming the first Pistons player to score at least 40 points, five rebounds, 10 assists and five three-pointers in a single game.
Cunningham’s historical performance strengthened how much he and the Pistons have the Knicks’ number, he said on the Draymond Green Show.
“I just think Cade’s amazing. I think Cade’s ready to take the next steps, man. He’s got his number one team in the East, he’s coming off the All-Star break 42 and 9 at the Garden, owning the New York Knicks,” Green said. “Cade Cunningham owns the New York Knicks. He makes everything better. He scores the basketball. He’s so composed. You can’t rush him. He’s so fun to watch. The way he’s embraced Detroit basketball is crazy.”
The Pistons are a perfect 3-0 against the Knicks this season.
“It’s been fun to watch, man. I’m really enjoying watching Cade Cunningham grow. I remember talking some trash to him his rookie year. Like, ‘Aw, man, you’re not it.’ He was like, “Right? What?” So, I like to see that,” Green added. “To see him come into his own, grow into the guy he’s growing into.
Draymond Green says Cade Cunningham OWNS the Knicks 😳
“42 and 9 at the Garden, owner of the New York Knicks. Cade Cunningham owns the New York Knicks… The way he’s received Detroit basketball is crazy.”
(via @DraimondShov)
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 23, 2026
For many, Cunningham is strengthening his case to win this year’s MVP award over contenders like Shai Giljus-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets All-Star.
JB Bickerstaff’s MVP statement on Pistons’ Cade Cunningham
Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham undoubtedly has the voice of coach JB Bickerstaff for MVP. Bickerstaff discussed Cunningham impressive season after Cade’s historic 42-point performance in the Pistons’ 15-point win against the Knicks, he said, per The Athletic’s Hunter Patterson.
“He’s been that all year. I don’t think you pick an MVP based on just one game or one statement. He’s been like this all season long. He’s dominated on both ends of the floor and made a difference in the win in a big way,” Bickerstaff said. “It’s just another night where he’s the same and does the same thing he’s done night in and night out for us.”
“Credit to him, credit to his work, credit to his conditioning, his will to want to win, his ability to be a great teammate and lead. That’s what he’s been all season.”
Asked by JB if Cade Cunningham made a statement for his MVP case with tonight’s performance:
“He’s been like this all season. He’s dominated on both ends of the floor and impacted the win in a big way. So this was just another night where he was the same.” pic.tvitter.com/jlkcV1kdFt
— Hunter Patterson (@HunterPatterson) February 20, 2026
Cunningham and the Pistons are on a five-game winning streak, including seven of their last eight games.
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