“Big millionaires against little billionaires. » That's how the Washington Post described the lockout that led to the cancellation of the start of the NBA season in 1998-99.
For more than six months, representatives of the bosses and players fought against each other, against a backdrop of big money. Not enough to move the general public. After the great epics of Michael Jordan's Bulls, this lockout will tarnish the image of the NBA among fans.
After months of tension, a solution is found. But at what cost ?
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