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    The NBA managers’ 161 day lockout began on July 1, 2011 due to large money investments and ended December 8, 2011.

According to Wikipedia.org, during the lockout, teams could not trade, sign contracts, and players couldn’t access NBA team facilities, trainers, or staff. Some players signed contracts to play in other countries mostly Europe and Asia, most players came back to the NBA when it lockout came to an end. Many disapproved the lockout followed by the draft.

“MAN!” said junior Raksmey Mao. “I was hoping that the lockout would end earlier but at least its over and now I can watch [the] NBA.”

An average NBA player lost around $220,000 on their first paycheck. According to NBA.com, the NBA regular season was reduced from 82 games to 66 games. The lockout happened because the structure of the salary cap and luxury tax on the players.

The NBA lockout was because of the investment into to players’ paychecks and if they didn’t come to an agreement the NBA would still be on lockout until further notice.

“NBA lockout,” said freshman Bryan Co. “I can’t wait for it to be over and now I can see the heats serve.”

Many people were excited that the lockout was over but some are still upset that the NBA season is shorter.

”Now I can go to the games,” said freshmen Kevin Thu. “Hear the crowd cheer, and see the excitement and disappointment from the fans.”

Now that the season started again, the NBA fans can once again enjoy the adrenalin of having their favorite team making baskets.

This NBA lockout is the fourth lockout throughout NBA history.