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Ford celebrates Cade Cunningham’s return ahead of playoffs with new video

‘I watched my pops work hard every day, and that mindset was instilled on the whole family,’ Cunningham says

A new Ford video features Cade Cunningham and his father, paying tribute to his comeback and Detroit. (Ford Motor Company)

Cade Cunningham’s return to the Pistons lineup has sparked excitement, and Ford came out with a new video recognizing his comeback and the hard-working history of his family.

As the Detroit Pistons return to the NBA playoffs, the video titled Born to Build traces Cunningham’s journey from a Ford-driving household to becoming the face of the Pistons’ next era.

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Directed by Detroit native Jared Malik Royal and narrated by Cunningham himself, “the film draws a clear parallel between how Cade was raised and how Detroit builds—through persistence, pride, and leading by example," according to a release from the automaker.

“Ford has strong values and that’s exactly what I was raised on,” Cunningham said. “I watched my pops work hard every day and that mindset was instilled on the whole family. I’ve carried his never-quit mentality ever since.”

You can click here to watch the new video.

Cunningham is set to arrive at Game 1 wearing a custom jacket designed by Ford, and fans who attend the game will receive limited-edition T-shirts, according to Ford.


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