When did the 1998-99 NBA lockout officially end?
The 1998-99 NBA lockout ended on January 20 after lasting 204 days. Both parties signed the agreement on that date following ratification by the NBPA and Board of Governors earlier in the week.
Questions about 1998–99 NBA lockout
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How many games were lost during the 1998-99 NBA lockout?
Four hundred sixty-four regular-season games were lost due to the 204-day lockout. Ninety-nine games scheduled for November were canceled along with Christmas games played annually since 1947.
What percentage of basketball-related income went to players before the 1998-99 NBA lockout?
By the 1997, 98 season 57% of basketball-related income went to pay players. The previous deal had called for a 48% split between owners and athletes.
Who negotiated the final agreement ending the 1998-99 NBA lockout?
NBA commissioner David Stern and Billy Hunter reached an agreement on January 6 when negotiations resumed. The deal was ratified by the NBPA later that day and by the Board of Governors on January 7.
When did the shortened 1998-99 NBA season begin after the lockout?
The shortened season began on the 5th of February 1999 with only 50 games per team instead of 82. Average attendance dropped to 16,738 fans per game down 2.2% from the previous year.