Charles Oakley in his playing days

1994-95 file photo, the New York Knicks' Charles Oakley.

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Charles Oakley of the New York Knicks during a game against the Washington Bullets.

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Bulls' Michael Jordan drives on Knicks' Charles Oakley.

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Knicks' Charles Oakley jumps on the back of teammate Gary Grant.

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Chicago's Dennis Rodman (91) gets ready to shoot. At left is New York's Patrick Ewing (33) and at right is New York's Charles Oakley.

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Knicks' Charles Oakley and Bulls' Steve Kerr fight for the ball in the 4th quarter.

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New York Knicks' Charles Oakley, right, looks up to see he is closely guarded by New Jersey Nets' Shawn Bradley.

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Charles Oakley (34) goes to the basket against Harvey Grant (44).

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New York Knicks' Charles Oakley, left, and New Jersey Nets' Sam Cassell, right, look to see who has possession.

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Charles Oakley (34) goes for the hoop against Isaac Austin (8).

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New York Knicks' Charles Oakley, left, reaches in on Indiana Pacers' Dale Davis.

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Charles Oakley, right, goes over Chicago Bulls' Dickey Simpkins.

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Tyrone Hill and Charles Oakley battle for a rebound as the Philadelphia 76ers host the Toronto Raptors.

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The Raptors' Charles Oakley fakes Lamar Odam and Darius Miles in the air.

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Chicago Bulls' Jamal Crawford, left, and Charles Oakley chat as they wait for their picture session at the Bulls' media day.

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