Charles Oakley
Oakley in 2007
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 18, 1963 Cleveland, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | John Hay (Cleveland, Ohio) |
| College | Virginia Union (1981–1985) |
| NBA draft | 1985 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Playing career | 1985–2004 |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Number | 34, 33 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1985–1988 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1988–1998 | New York Knicks |
| 1999–2001 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2001–2002 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2002–2003 | Washington Wizards |
| 2004 | Houston Rockets |
| As coach: | |
| 2010–2011 | Charlotte Bobcats (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career statistics | |
| Points | 12,417 (9.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 12,205 (9.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 3,217 (2.5 apg) |
Charles Oakley (born December 18, 1963) is an American retired professional basketball player. Oakley, a former power forward, was a member of the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets. He consistently ranked as one of the best rebounders in the NBA.
Oakley was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Virginia Union University.
Oakley was drafted with the 9th overall pick in the 1985 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, but his draft rights were traded to the Chicago Bulls. Oakley provided another scoring option and steady offensive and defensive performances to an up-and-coming Bulls squad led by Michael Jordan. He also assumed the role of the team "cop" whose duty primarily was to protect young Jordan against cheap shots and roughhousing tactics of opposing players. Oakley earned All-Rookie Team honors in 1986.
With the drafting and development of Horace Grant, the Bulls traded Oakley to the New York Knicks for 7'1" center Bill Cartwright. Oakley eventually became a part of the core which the Knicks built around, which also featured Patrick Ewing, John Starks, and point guard Mark Jackson. During the Knicks' 1994 season, which included a record 25 playoff games, Oakley started every regular season and playoff game for a record 107 starts in a single season. During his tenure with the Knicks, Oakley was primarily known as a defensive specialist.
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