The Rocky Mountain News reports this hilarious little dialogue in regard to the upcoming 10% deductions to all NBA players salaries:

George McCloud: "Don't run up too many Christmas bills this year."

Startled teammate: "Say what?"

McCloud: "Starting in January, the NBA is going to be picking your pocket."

Suddenly attentive teammate: "What do you mean?"

McCloud: "It's part of our union contract. During the lockout two years ago, we agreed to give back 10 percent of our salary."

Astonished teammate: "Is that just one check?"

McCloud: "Nope. First and 15th of the month, man. Is that Escalade paid for?"