Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has now missed two games after suffering a knee injury on December 29th, and he may be on track to miss out on prestigious honors. With the NBA's strict rules on games played and minutes to qualify for awards, Jokic's injury could leave him off the ballots. In his absence, the Pistons' Cade Cunningham can solidify himself in All-NBA and MVP discussions.
Cade Cunningham could reach First Team All-NBA
The Pistons have already gotten their first taste of individual awards this season and they're hungry for more. Cade is logically the most likely to receive a major honor such as MVP votes and another All-NBA selection.