Motor City Cruise
The Motor City Cruise is a professional basketball team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are a developmental affiliate of the Detroit Pistons and compete in the NBA G League. The team was founded in 2020 and began play in the 2021–22 season.
The Motor City Cruise nickname is a reference to Detroit's history as a major center for the automobile industry. The city was once known as the "Motor City," and the Cruise's nickname is a nod to that heritage.