NBDL Tryouts: Pay to Play...

The NBDL in correlation with Boost Mobile is holding its fifth annual league tryouts. On September 24th in Chicago and Los Angeles you can (possibly) tryout for the chance to be a part of the NBDL. Hopeful participants are to pay a $150 participation fee along with a $4.50 processing fee online or by money order.

Now I don't know much about forming leagues, but I do know that in my history of playing roundball I have NEVER had to pay to tryout for a team on any level.  Players trying out are doing the league as much of a service as the league is doing the players. Who knows, these tryouts could provide the next NBA superstar, or the one hundred and fifty dollars coupled with whatever plane and hotel fees accrued from out of town travelers fees could leave that player with a huge decision to make;  go for broke (literally) to find his dream or stay home and pay for the many fees that come with living. I myself am a little skeptical and a bit appalled at the fees to say the least.  This isn't a superstar dream camp...its a tryout you shouldn't pay to tryout. I'm sorry.

If you'd like to sign up you can do so at http://www.nba.com/webAction?actionId=surveyInitializeIntegrated&target=/dleague/tryouts/registration.jsp&surveyId=1888

Javaris Crittenton Arrested in California

In a follow up, Javaris Crittenton who is still on the roster for the NBDL's Dakota Wizards and has been on the run from police since August 18th was arrested in Southern California.  The arrest went on without incident and it is believed Crittenton was on his way to turn himself in. Crittenton was arrested at the John Wayne airport while trying to board a flight to Atlanta where he is wanted for the murder of twenty-two year old Jullian Jones.

Crittenton's lawyer Brian Steel alleges his clients innocence stating "He's not guilty, we look forward to getting it in the courts."

It is unsure whether Crittenton will make a appearance before federal court or be taken directly to Atlanta to face state charges.

The murder comes in the wake of robbery of which Javaris found himself the victim. It is believed Javaris was looking for revenge when he allegedly pulled a drive by on two men he believed were the perpetrators.  Unfortunately, the two men where in the company of Jullian Jones, a twenty-two year old mother of four.

Crittenton Arrested NBA.com