For Cunningham and the Pistons, there is a feeling that they are finally getting over the daunting NBA mountaintop. ​“Last season, we were 2-1 to start the season and then the losing streak started,” Cunningham told Andscape. “That was the only time I was over .500. It would mean a lot to change that. That is one of the next steps in the development of being a championship contender. So, I’m trying to take it step by step. I’m not trying to skip any steps . ​“And we got the guys in this locker room to get to .500. We just got to keep working and stay with it.”