(Opening: AK, The Assassin and Russianduck23 are in the diner.)
AK: Russianduck23 got a job?
RD: Yep, with Spalding.
TA: Didn't they make that new NBA ball?
AK: The one all the players hate?
RD: That's the one. My friend has been hired to do PR.
TA: Public relations? your friend? That's crazy.
RD: Well ou worked for the Yankees.
TA: Excellent point.
(Scene II: The Assassin is pacing nervously in Russianducks apartment.)
TA: We're getting killed, Russianduck.
RD: Don't you think the players are making too big of a deal about this? I think they're just being superstitious.
TA (clearly agitated): Superstitious? Russianduck, that's the dumbest thing you've ever said. See that table cloth? It's made out of microfiber. What do restaurants serve? Steak or table cloth?
RD: Look, I've read about this. The leather balls were used for 35 years, but they aged differently, and the new balls remain consistent. Everybody knows that.
TA: It's a lie,Russianduck A lie!
RD: Are you sure?
TA: Yes, I'm sure. Scott Skiles exposed us! He told the press that balls are disintegrating. Disintegrating, Russianduck! They'll be playing a game one day and, poof!
RD: But the balls were tested thoroughly.
TA: Russianduck. Come on. You believe that?
RD: So why did they change?
TA: Oh, Russianduck. You don't want to know. (Whispers in a high squealing voice). It goes to the top! Past the top!
RD: Past the top?
TA: The animal rights people. They've infiltrated the league at the highest level. (Squeals again). I think there may be hanky panky involved!
RD: You're kidding.