The Detroit Pistons had a bit of a surprise announcement today when they announced the name of their new G League affiliate — the Motor City Cruise.
The Motor City Cruise will play their inaugural season at the new Wayne State University stadium starting in 2021-2022.
Just like with the Grand Rapids Drive, the Pistons used fan submissions for the naming of the new team plus the logo. The winner receives four courtside season tickets as well as a VIP Package. Dylan Martin of Grandville, Michigan, was the first of 10 people to submit the name “Cruise.