Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons)

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"I get my 'aura' from Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, and God blessed me with parents who raised me in a way I wouldn't trade for the world," says Cade Cunningham. The Pistons star's "aura" refers to his confidence, grounded behavior and toughness on the basketball court. He has been called humble but intense.

Cunningham, who "led one of the best high school teams in history" (Montverde Academy in Florida), was named high school player of the year in 2020. He briefly played at Oklahoma State and was the number one pick in the 2021 NBA draft. "I know I'm blessed," he has said. "I just try to, you know, represent God's light as much as I can…."