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As recently as 2007, it was publicized that Oakley, at age 44, wanted to make an NBA comeback. He claimed [[Dallas Mavericks|Dallas]], [[Miami Heat|Miami]], Cleveland and New York were interested but said he would "not [come] back cheap".<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=comebacktrail Miller, Houston, Oakley ... who else is planning a comeback?]</ref> He was hired as assistant coach of the [[Charlotte Bobcats]] on December 23, 2010. Oakley currently ranks 14th all-time in NBA games played with 1,282 games. |
As recently as 2007, it was publicized that Oakley, at age 44, wanted to make an NBA comeback. He claimed [[Dallas Mavericks|Dallas]], [[Miami Heat|Miami]], Cleveland and New York were interested but said he would "not [come] back cheap".<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=comebacktrail Miller, Houston, Oakley ... who else is planning a comeback?]</ref> He was hired as assistant coach of the [[Charlotte Bobcats]] on December 23, 2010. Oakley currently ranks 14th all-time in NBA games played with 1,282 games. |
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==Personal life== |
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In 2011, Oakley filed a lawsuit against the [[Aria Resort & Casino]] in [[Las Vegas metropolitan area|Las Vegas]], alleging a group assault by five security guards employed by the casino on May 28, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vegasinc.com/news/2011/may/13/nbas-charles-oakley-sues-aria-security-officers-ov/ |title=NBA’s Charles Oakley sues Aria, security officers over alleged ‘beatdown’ |
In 2011, Oakley filed a lawsuit against the [[Aria Resort & Casino]] in [[Las Vegas metropolitan area|Las Vegas]], alleging a group assault by five security guards employed by the casino on May 28, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vegasinc.com/news/2011/may/13/nbas-charles-oakley-sues-aria-security-officers-ov/ |title=NBA’s Charles Oakley sues Aria, security officers over alleged ‘beatdown’ |
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | John Hay |
| College | Virginia Union (1981–1985) |
| NBA draft | 1985: 1st round, 9th overall pick |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Playing career | 1985–2004 |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Number | 34, 33 |
| Career history | |
| 1985–1988 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1988–1998 | New York Knicks |
| 1998–2001 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2001–2002 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2002–2003 | Washington Wizards |
| 2004 | Houston Rockets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 12,417 (9.7 ppg) |
| Rebound | 12,205 (9.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 3,217 (2.5 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Charles Oakley (born December 18, 1963) is a retired American professional basketball player and is currently an assistant coach for the Charlotte Bobcats of the National Basketball Association. Oakley, a former power forward, was a member of the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets
Playing career
Oakley was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Virginia Union University.
He placed in the top ten in rebounds per game five times between 1987 and 1994 (second in 1987 and 1988). In all but one of these seasons he played the full complement of 82 games. Due to his durability he actually placed in the top ten in total rebounds 6 times and led the league in total rebounds twice (1987 and 1988). In 1994, he became an NBA All-Star and was chosen to the league's All-Defense 1st team.
Drafted in 1985 by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Oakley's 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 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.
In 1998, Oakley was traded by New York to the Toronto Raptors for blossoming star Marcus Camby. For the Raptors, he provided a veteran presence to a young team that included Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady. Oakley, in his final three seasons, played for the Bulls again, followed by the Washington Wizards and the Houston Rockets. For the Rockets, he was briefly reunited with former Knicks personnel Mark Jackson, who was the veteran point guard behind Steve Francis; Patrick Ewing, who was an assistant coach with the Rockets; and head coach Jeff Van Gundy, former head coach in Oakley's days in New York City.
As recently as 2007, it was publicized that Oakley, at age 44, wanted to make an NBA comeback. He claimed Dallas, Miami, Cleveland and New York were interested but said he would "not [come] back cheap".[1] He was hired as assistant coach of the Charlotte Bobcats on December 23, 2010. Oakley currently ranks 14th all-time in NBA games played with 1,282 games.
Personal life
In 2011, Oakley filed a lawsuit against the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, alleging a group assault by five security guards employed by the casino on May 28, 2010.[2]
See also
- List of National Basketball Association players with 1000 games played
- List of National Basketball Association career rebounding leaders
- List of National Basketball Association career steals leaders
- List of National Basketball Association career turnovers leaders
- List of National Basketball Association career playoff rebounding leaders
- List of National Basketball Association career playoff steals leaders
- List of National Basketball Association players with most rebounds in a game
References
- ^ Miller, Houston, Oakley ... who else is planning a comeback?
- ^ Green, Steve (13 May 2011). "NBA's Charles Oakley sues Aria, security officers over alleged 'beatdown'". VegasInc. Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
External links
- 1963 births
- African American basketball coaches
- African American basketball players
- American expatriate basketball people in Canada
- Basketball players from Ohio
- Charlotte Hornets assistant coaches
- Chicago Bulls players
- Cleveland Cavaliers draft picks
- Houston Rockets players
- Living people
- New York Knicks players
- People from Cleveland, Ohio
- Power forwards (basketball)
- Toronto Raptors players
- Virginia Union Panthers men's basketball players
- Washington Wizards players