in basketball, why are assists called dimes

[HansBbans]

thats the question.

 

[klah]

That phrase was created by the New York Knicks in 1983. At the time there was a $300 bonus for each assist a player made. This was enough money to purchase a single 'dime' bag of coke.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Because you and I didn't write the lingo

But seriously, I too would be interested in the answer.

edit: Thanks klah

 

[TNTrulez]

Originally posted by: klah

That phrase was created by the New York Knicks in 1983. At the time there was a $300 bonus for each assist a player made. This was enough money to purchase a single 'dime' bag of coke.

Google pwn j00.

 

[klah]

I was being facetious; I made that up.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: klah
I was being facetious; I made that up.

I'd still buy it as an explanation