Asked if this year’s Pistons resemble past champions — the Bad Boys or the 2004 title team — Mahorn was clear: “I mean… you can’t. You’re talking two champions. Until you get a ‘chip, I can’t compare it.” Still, he acknowledged Cade’s All-Star caliber leadership: “Cade Cunningham — the way he’s playing, helping guys understand how to get involved — that’s one thing you can compare. Now their defense is getting better… but we’re talkin’ Ben Wallace, Rodman, Salley. That’s a different level.”