How long did the 2011 NBA lockout last?
The 2011 NBA lockout lasted 161 days, beginning on the 1st of July 2011 and ending on the 8th of December 2011. It was the fourth and most recent lockout in NBA history.
Questions about 2011 NBA lockout
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Why did the 2011 NBA lockout happen?
The lockout began when the 2005 collective bargaining agreement expired and owners and players could not agree on a new deal. The main disputes were the division of basketball-related income (BRI), the structure of the salary cap, and the luxury tax system. Owners wanted to reduce players' BRI share from 57% to 47% and impose a hard salary cap, while players resisted both demands.
How many games were lost in the 2011 NBA lockout?
The 2011 lockout reduced the regular season from 82 games to 66 games per team. The entire preseason was also canceled, and the season start was pushed from November to Christmas Day 2011.
What was the Derrick Rose Rule in the 2011 NBA CBA?
The Derrick Rose Rule, named after the 2011 NBA Most Valuable Player Award winner, allowed a player finishing his rookie contract to be re-signed at up to 30% of his team's salary cap, up from the previous ceiling of 25%, if he had been a two-time All-Star starter, twice voted All-NBA Team, or won an MVP award.
Which NBA players went overseas during the 2011 lockout?
More than 90 players signed with foreign teams during the 2011 lockout. Deron Williams signed a one-year deal worth $5 million with Besiktas in Turkey; Kenyon Martin signed with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in China for $500,000 per month; Tony Parker played for ASVEL Basket in France for the minimum wage of $2,000 per month.
What revenue split did the 2011 NBA CBA establish?
The 2011 CBA gave players 51.2% of basketball-related income in the 2011-12 season, with a 49-to-51 percent band in subsequent years. This was down from the 57% players had received under the 2005 agreement.