Gophers in the NBA D-League

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Maine Red Claws
In the 3rd Round, with the 35th overall pick, the Red Claws select Lawrence Westbrook. -Made the D-league by draft, good for him.

Sioux Falls Skyforce
Jama Abu-Shamala (Tryout) - Not sure it he only tried out or is on the final roster.
Brandon Smith (Tryout) - Made the team.

Los Angeles D-Fenders 09-10
Lawrence McKenzie - They don't have a team this season, anyone know where he's playing?
 

What kind of salary do they make in the D-league? Is it better than Euro ball?
 


Making Ends Meet (NPR Article)

Salaries in the development league range from $12,000 to $24,000 a season, paid in part by money from the NBA. Due to such modest salaries, some Idaho Stampede players share an apartment in Boise. Jermaine Blackburn and Ronell Taylor's three-bedroom apartment is a testament to lives spent on the move. The white walls are completely bare. The focal point of the room is a huge television set where they spend most of their down time playing video basketball games. The team covers apartment rent and utilities. Blackburn and Taylor pay for their groceries and the monthly $40 charge for leasing a washer and dryer. Taylor, a 24-year-old guard from Alabama, says they split all costs down the middle.

Life on the road presents further financial challenges. While traveling, NBA players are given $100 a day as spending money. Players in the Development League are given $30. That means meals are often limited to fast-food restaurants like McDonald's.

The players talk about money and lifestyle in a matter-of-fact way. They don't complain. Many could be earning more money in Europe, but they know that the NBA often turns to players in Development League towns like Boise, Sioux Falls, or Bakersfield when they're in a crunch.
 

Interesting, 12-24k isn't much. If you are getting paid meals, don't have to pay rent and don't have any student loans, they should be doing okay - while getting a legitimate look from NBA teams.

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