Cade Cunningham, Franz Wagner Named to NBA All-Rookie First Team

Author Anne Erickson

May 19th, 2022 1:30 PM

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has been selected to the 2021-22 NBA All-Rookie First Team.

Cunningham was among unanimous first-team selections, along with NBA Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley. Cunningham lead all the rookies, averaging 17.4 points per game, as well as 5.6 assists and 5.5 rebounds.

Orlando Magic forward and former Wolverine Franz Wagner and Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green were also named to the first team.

Players named to the second team included New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey, Denver Nuggets guard Bones Hyland, Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu and Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte.

Cade Cunningham and Franz Wagner in Action:

• Indiana Pacers v Orlando Magic

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  ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 02: Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic dunks against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Amway Center on March 02, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

• Indiana Pacers v Orlando Magic

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  ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 02: Wendell Carter Jr. #34 and Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic celebrate against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Amway Center on March 02, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

• Orlando Magic v Portland Trail Blazers

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  PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 08: Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic dribbles against CJ Elleby #16 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Moda Center on February 08, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
• 2022 NBA All-Star – Clorox Rising Stars

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  CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 18: Dyson Daniels #3 of the G League Ignite dribbles the ball as Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic defends during the 2022 Clorox Rising Stars at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

• Orlando Magic v Portland Trail Blazers

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  PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 08: Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic looks on during the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on February 08, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

• Orlando Magic v Portland Trail Blazers

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  PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 08: Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic reacts after his three point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on February 08, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
• Orlando Magic v Chicago Bulls

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  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 01: DeMar DeRozan #11 of the Chicago Bulls knocks the ball away from Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic in the second half at United Center on February 01, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

• Portland Trail Blazers v Orlando Magic

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  ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 17: Anfernee Simons #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers posts up Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic during a game at Amway Center on January 17, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

• Portland Trail Blazers v Orlando Magic

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  ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 17: Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Amway Center on January 17, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
• Orlando Magic v Charlotte Hornets

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  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 14: Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic defends Terry Rozier #3 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of their game at Spectrum Center on January 14, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Orlando won 116-109. 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 Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

• Orlando Magic v Charlotte Hornets

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  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 14: Jalen McDaniels #6 of the Charlotte Hornets battles Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic for a loose ball during the second half of their game at Spectrum Center on January 14, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Orlando won 116-109. 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 Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

• Milwaukee Bucks v Detroit Pistons

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  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 08: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball against Wesley Matthews #23 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena on April 08, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
• Dallas Mavericks v Detroit Pistons

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  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 06: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket against Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at Little Caesars Arena on April 06, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

• Los Angeles Clippers v Detroit Pistons

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  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 13: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons while playing the LA Clippers at Little Caesars Arena on March 13, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. 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)

• Los Angeles Clippers v Detroit Pistons

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  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 13: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket past Terance Mann #14 of the LA Clippers during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on March 13, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. 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. The Clippers won the game 106-102. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
• Chicago Bulls v Detroit Pistons

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  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 09: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons tries to get around Ayo Dosunmu #12 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on March 09, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. 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)

• Atlanta Hawks v Detroit Pistons

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  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 07: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons celebrates a basket in overtime with teammates while playing the Atlanta Hawks at Little Caesars Arena on March 07, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 113-110 in overtime. 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 Pistons v Washington Wizards

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons defends as Raul Neto #19 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 1, 2022 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
• Boston Celtics v Detroit Pistons

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  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 26: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons waits to enter the game against the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena on February 26, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Pistons v Washington Wizards

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons attempts a shot against Daniel Gafford #21 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 1, 2022 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

• Detroit Pistons Introduce First NBA Draft First Overall Pick Cade Cunningham

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  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JULY 30: Detroit Pistons draft pick Cade Cunningham smiles during the press conference on July 30, 2021 at the Pistons Performance Center in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

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