In the a very special Christmas episode of The NBA Campfire, Sonny Giuliano and Vinney Zambito break down one of the darkest moments of the century for the National Basketball Association... the 2011 Lockout.

First, Sonny and Vin go over the details of the Lockout, from July all the way through November, when it looked like there was going to be a lost season.

Then the guys discuss the cultural importance of the 'Basketball Never Stops' movement, and explore how a summer without the NBA changed basketball forever.

Then, they transition to the two and a half week period where the league was returning to action, focusing mostly on David Stern's full-blown heel turn, the Chris Paul trade that was (to the Clippers), and the one that wasn't (to the Lakers).

Finally, the guys break down the five Christmas Day games that kicked the lockout season off, reminiscing about a classic at MSG, a Heat beatdown of the Mavericks, and a gritty nail-biter between the Bulls and Lakers.