Charles Oakley

Charles Oakley
Oakley in 2007
Personal information
Born (1963-12-18) December 18, 1963 (age 60)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High schoolJohn Hay (Cleveland, Ohio)
CollegeVirginia Union (1981–1985)
NBA draft1985: 1st round, 9th overall pick
Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Playing career1985–2004
PositionPower forward
Number34, 33
Coaching career2010–2011
Career history
As player:
19851988Chicago Bulls
19881998New York Knicks
19982001Toronto Raptors
2001–2002Chicago Bulls
2002–2003Washington Wizards
2004Houston Rockets
As coach:
2010–2011Charlotte Bobcats (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics
Points12,417 (9.7 ppg)
Rebounds12,205 (9.5 rpg)
Assists3,217 (2.5 apg)
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Charles Oakley (born December 18, 1963) is an American former professional basketball player. Oakley played most of 19 seasons in the National Basketball Association with the New York Knicks. As a power forward, he consistently ranked as one of the best rebounders and defensive players in the NBA. He also played for the Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, and Houston Rockets. Since 2017, he has been the coach of the Killer 3's of the BIG3.[1]

  1. ^ "Charles Oakley". BIG3. Retrieved April 9, 2020.