How a G League longshot went from tryout to Motor City Cruise
Pistons star Cade Cunningham on charity event "A Cade Christmas" Cade Cunningham on his holiday giveback event. He, his family and Pistons gifted bikes and grocery and gas giftcards to local youth and their families. A Motor City Cruise player is pursuing his professional dream, thanks to a $250 tryout. Matthew Moncrieffe, a 24-year-old 6-foot-8 forward, is the lone player to join the Detroit Pistons' G League affiliate out of those who participated in their open tryout on Sept. 20. Before each season, many teams host one-day tryouts to scour for local talent. Hundreds apply, but few actually make it into the gym. And only a handful are able to turn the experience into a training camp invite...