His deal had an out - clause that would allow him to return to the NBA once the lockout ended .
On August 18 , 2011 , Barbosa signed with Flamengo Basketball of Brazil for the duration of the 2011 NBA lockout .
Barbosa 's deal had an out - clause that would allow him to return to NBA NBA once the lockout ended .
On August 18 , 2011 , Barbosa signed with Flamengo Basketball of Brazil for the duration of the 2011 NBA lockout .