The storyline for this episode was inspired by an actual incident that took place in the spring of 1993. Indiana Pacers rookie forward Malik Sealy lost his playbook at JFK airport, prior to the team's NBA playoff series against the New York Knicks. It was found by two NYC firefighters, who sold it to WFAN radio personality Don Imus (in exchange for playoff tickets, and a charity donation by Imus/WFAN). Just like in this episode, Imus did start reading the playbook on the air.