When did the 2011 NBA lockout begin and end?
The 2011 NBA lockout began on the 1st of July 2011 when the collective bargaining agreement expired. The work stoppage lasted exactly 161 days before ending on the 8th of December 2011.
Questions about 2011 NBA lockout
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who were the key leaders during the 2011 NBA lockout negotiations?
League commissioner David Stern led the owners while Billy Hunter directed the National Basketball Players Association. Derek Fisher served as union president during these talks.
What financial terms caused the dispute in the 2011 NBA lockout?
Owners proposed reducing player share from 57% to 47% while players demanded 53% of total revenue. An estimated $400 million loss affected both team owners and players during the work stoppage.
How many games were canceled during the 2011 NBA lockout?
All games through December 15 were officially canceled on that same day. Teams played a revised schedule of sixty-six regular games starting the 25th of December 2011 instead of the standard 82 games.
Where did more than ninety players go during the 2011 NBA lockout?
More than ninety players signed contracts with foreign teams during the lockout period. Deron Williams became the only 2011 All-Star to play overseas when he joined Beşiktaş in Turkey for one year at five million dollars.