Andrei Kirilenko
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Andrei Gennadyevich Kirilenko is a Russian-American basketball executive and former professional basketball player.
Andrei Kirilenko in 2024
Kirilenko with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in 2008
Kirilenko with the Jazz in 2008
Kirilenko with some of his teammates from the Russian national basketball team in 2011.
2011 NBA lockout
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The 2011 NBA lockout was the fourth and most recent lockout in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Team owners began the work stoppage upon expiration of the 2005 collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The 161-day lockout began on July 1, 2011 and ended on December 8, 2011. It delayed the start of the 2011–12 regular season from November to December, and it reduced the regular season from 82 to 66 games. The previous lockout in 1998–99 had shortened the season to 50 games. During the lockout, teams could not trade, sign, or contact players. Players additionally did not have access to NBA team facilities, trainers, or staff.
Derek Fisher was the players union president during the lockout.
Lakers owner Jerry Buss was open to sharing a larger share of revenues with players.
Hornets owner Michael Jordan, a former player, was among the hardline owners during negotiations.