For most 22 year-olds, a guaranteed large sum of money would most likely turn into a spending spree. Dante Cunningham is not a part of most 22 year-olds though. With his contract officially signed with the Portland Trailblazers, Dante remains humbled, as all he continues to think about is the upcoming season and helping the team win. Center Court, the official Trailblazers blog written by Casey Holdahl, caught up with Cunningham, and he discussed his thoughts on certain topics now that the contract is signed.
Dante, on what he plans to do with his big salary:
I really don’t want much. I just really, really want to play ball. I’m going to bring out my old truck from college out here. I live in a townhouse so I really don’t need much here. It’s kind of a laid back kind of place. You really don’t need to be flashy or anything like that out here.
On what he’s been up to lately, Cunningham states:
I got here Wednesday, signed on Friday, found a house Saturday, so I’m moving in today. It’s rolling along right now. Guys are coming in. It’s clicking. I’m liking Portland a whole lot.
Regarding rookie hazing:
Jerryd Bayless talked to me a little bit about it at summer league. He informed on a couple of tricks, who to stay away from. Everyone goes through it. It’s a rite of passage. Hey, I’m ready for it. Hopefully no one gets too crazy, too overboard on me.
It’s great to see that Dante hasn’t changed one bit since moving on to the NBA. Humbled, poised, hard-working. No glamour.
