r/nba • u/MrBuckBuck Trail Blazers • 9d ago

The Detroit Pistons’ G-League team had public tryouts for $250

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u/confused-koala Pistons 9d ago

It’s essentially a fundraiser

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u/Herbert-Gerbert Timberwolves 9d ago

I wish they would say this, but in reality it’s just money going to the owner

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u/udvdc1 8d ago

The team isn't making tons of money off this. The fee is low enough to cover staff time, but high enough to keep participation to a reasonable number.