Charles Oakley
Oakley in 2007 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 18, 1963 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | John Hay (Cleveland, Ohio) |
| College | Virginia Union (1981–1985) |
| NBA draft | 1985: 1st round, 9th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Playing career | 1985–2004 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 34, 33 |
| Coaching career | 2010–2011 |
| Career history | |
| As a player: | |
| 1985–1988 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1988–1998 | New York Knicks |
| 1998–2001 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2001–2002 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2002–2003 | Washington Wizards |
| 2004 | Houston Rockets |
| As a coach: | |
| 2010–2011 | Charlotte Bobcats (assistant) |
| Career highlights | |
| Career statistics | |
| Points | 12,417 (9.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 12,205 (9.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 3,217 (2.5 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
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Charles Oakley (born December 18, 1963) is an American former professional basketball player. Oakley is best known for playing 10 of his 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.