Why is Cade Cunningham Vegan? Exploring the NBA Star's Plant-Based Lifestyle
                                
                                
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                                In 2021, Cade Cunningham became the first-ever vegan number one NBA draft pick. The Detroit Pistons star first adopted a plant-based diet in high school, driven by a desire to test its effects on his body and optimize his athletic performance.