Charles Oakley

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.

For the American football player, see Charles Oakley (American football).

Charles Oakley
Oakley in 2007
Personal information
Born (1963-12-18) December 18, 1963
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:
1985–1988Chicago Bulls
1988–1998New York Knicks
1998–2001Toronto Raptors
2001–2002Chicago Bulls
2002–2003Washington Wizards
2004Houston Rockets
As coach:
2010–2011Charlotte Bobcats (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA All-Star (1994)
  • NBA All-Defensive First Team (1994)
  • NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1998)
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (1986)
  • NABC Division II Player of the Year (1985)
  • NCAA Division II rebounding leader (1985)
Career statistics
Points12,417 (9.7 ppg)
Rebounds12,205 (9.5 rpg)
Assists3,217 (2.5 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
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