Nba Lockout Press Conference 25/11/11 - Lockout Ends, Sides Reach Agreement

NBA owners and players reached a tentative agreement early Saturday to end the 149-day lockout and hope to begin the delayed season on Christmas Day!

Neither side provided many specifics but said the only words players and fans wanted to hear!

"We want to play basketball," Commissioner David Stern said!

After a secret meeting earlier this week, the sides met for more than 15 hours Friday, working to try to save the season!

This handshake deal, however, still must be ratified by both owners and players!

Stern said it was "subject to a variety of approvals and very complex machinations, but we're optimistic that will all come to pass and that the NBA season will begin Dec. 25."!

Barring a change in scheduling, the 2011-12 season will open with the Boston Celtics at New York Knicks, followed by Miami at Dallas in an NBA finals rematch before MVP Derrick Rose and Chicago close the tripleheader against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers!

The league plans a 66-game season and aims to open training camps Dec. 9, with free agency opening at the same time!

Stern has said it would take about 30 days from an agreement to playing the first game!

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[butit79]

this video sucks!

[FunkyAxel11]

@butit79, Who cares what you think? If it sucks then DON'T watch it, duh!

[GangjaEmperor]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! best present ever. this is the only thing me and my dad have in common.

[H8tersLuvMe1]

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[eladral]

I love the NBA. I grew up watching classy players such as Jordan, Malone, Olajuwon, Thomas, Magic, Bird, Wilkins, etc. dominate the game. The current players cater more toward the Democratic party victimization attitude. These players don't stop to think that the owners aren't causing a ruckus over not receiving a portion of the money these players make from opening a restaurant, recording a rap album, or endorsing a product. The players' labor union is really at fault and should be sued!

[Tarron3]

@FunkyAxel11 good job, on your video

[Kalili96]

Finally fuckinly

[MrMagicMaker1]

Yeah, I'm extremely happy they finally settled this shit!



[MrMagicMaker1]

Yeah I'm extremely happy they finally settled!

[asdfkle8]

damn, stern is looking extra old. please retire.

[kornpleiks]

i know lockout would be ended soon.. who doesnt want to make a lot of money... fuck you david stern

[xtjc]

@deputy0 I was wondering the same thing.

[chrisgangsta]

the important thing is that nobody is happy with the deal, that tells you that it was fair