Cade Cunningham and his family are already celebrating his being taken first overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. But a group of former teammates and lifelong fans got a head start 1,400 miles away.
At a draft watch party held at Stillwater staple Eskimo Joe’s all eyes were glued to the screen as Adam Silver announced Cade as the newest Detroit Piston.
The #okstate basketball team reacting to Cade Cunningham being taken No. 1 overall. pic.twitter.com/IC9PBBbuHQ
— Marshall Scott (@MarshallScottOK) July 30, 2021
The moment former #OKState star freshman Cade Cunningham was selected No. 1 overall in the #NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. pic.twitter.com/qTo9nU3q7Z
— Cody Nagel (@CodyNagel247) July 30, 2021
But Cade’s head coach was on-hand in his own hometown of Brooklyn to celebrate in person.
And with the FIRST pick…. Hell Yeah Cowboys Fans!!!! #LetsWork #GoPokes @OSUMBB
— Mike Boynton (@thacoachmike) July 30, 2021
Elsewhere, Cade was cheered on by those with OSU connections, including former Cowboys assistant Erik Pastrana.
Let’s goooooo!!! @CadeCunningham_ https://t.co/6Px2YzkOCp
— Erik Pastrana (@ErikPastrana) July 30, 2021
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