What is a dime in basketball?

In basketball, a "dime" is a slang term used to refer to an assist. An assist occurs when a player passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads directly to a made basket. The term "dime" is a reference to the size of a U.S. dime coin, as in the passer "dropping a dime" to their teammate. Assists are an important statistic in basketball as they highlight a player's ability to create scoring opportunities for their teammates. Players who excel at making assists are often considered to have strong court vision and playmaking skills.