Cunningham's Nike shoe marks a new Pistons era

Zoom in: The fifth-year guard is just the sixth active player with a Nike shoe, joining James, Durant, Ja Morant, Devin Booker and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

What they're saying: "It's a dream come true," Cunningham said during a 30-minute interview with Durant and Boardroom.

Between the lines: News of Cunningham's legacy-building shoe deal comes as Detroit legitimizes itself as an NBA contender.

By the numbers: The Pistons (12-2) are riding a 10-game winning streak and sit atop the Eastern Conference.

• Cunningham is averaging 27.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 9.9 assists per game.

The intrigue: Cunningham opened up with Durant about life off the court, including the birth of his daughter as a high school junior and his connection to Detroit's rap music scene.

The other side: Durant encouraged Cunningham to be hands-on with the design of his shoe.

• "It's a part of your legacy. That's who you are," Durant said. "Your shoes are going to be on the ground forever when you done playing."