Charles Oakley Talks New Book, Slapping Charles Barkley, Rivalries, Real NBA GOATs + More

[@colleenwilliams2043]

Oakley is a real one and needs to be back in the league. Give this man a job, NBA!! He could have a positive impact on the young ballers.

[@franknicebx3636]

Gay flag right in place

[@marcus.6487]

mj need'ta scoop him and put him on tha coach'n staff or sumthin...shid, eye kno we could damn sho uze him n memphis

[@chinoejio]

" it's a cute game now" 😆 Such an Oakley thing to say. Salute.

[@tifftroser9309]

You probably don't even know what's up 🤣😂😂

[@jrsmith1998]

He was a scrub. And now he is bitter much like most if the 80’s and 90’s players. The league is in a good place now with better athletes than there have ever been.

[@tonyjackson8941]

He is right all sports are watered down soft

[@jrsmith1998]

@@tonyjackson8941 nah. he is bitter. much like u.

[@amason8636]

Love they have Oakley on here! He is a definite Legend and a Beast on the court. He had and still has a presence.

[@ericdavis2928]

Nba players are too sensitive

[@jacobahtone220]

Him and Anthony Mason was the enforcers, I first saw Anthony Mason when he was a Tulsa Fast breaker back in the late 80's.

[@makedahuggins1196]

Loved listening to this interview on Charles Oakley. He's right, I agree the game ain't the same. Those rivalries were ALL THAT ! We use to run home to see the Knicks dismantle teams in the 3rd quarter. To a time gone by💜.

[@tizodd6]

I think free agency ruined the sports we new (not that sports are objectively bad now...just that it's not what it used to be). The first time I saw Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, and Ronnie Lott in non-49er uniforms, it started going downhill for me. Players used to be invested in their teams. Now, their only investment is to the money. The current way is possibly better for the players' bank account, but I do miss those good ole days when a player was drafted by a team, and played for that team until retirement. 😪

[@anthonyrobinson6024]

⁹9⁹⁹⁹9⁹⁹

[@Reshae_]

Mannnn! I used to live for those Knicks vs Bulls/Rockets/Pacers conference & finals matchups🤗 All Classic games for sure

[@jrsmith1998]

nah. The NBA is better now.

[@marvinyogut7482]

Growing up as a Bulls fans, we always loved Oakley,as he was Jordan’s protector! He was only here a few years but made a long lasting impression and he’s still loved and appreciated in Chicago to this very day!

[@cousinchris5851]

A Cleveland legend. Nothing but respect for an honorable man. Unlike Don King. The city remains very proud of you Mr. Oakley

[@TheDreamingdaily]

Straight up!

[@kobeplayeddefensetoo1351]

Don King is a legend

[@burrows4726]

Don was an enforcer

[@ronpl8473]

you're not proud of Don King?

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Great interview! Charles Oakley is one of the toughest New York Knicks of all-time. He holds no punches! Hoping to hear more from him and I would love to read his book one day.

[@juliussonny8704]

He’s not one of the toughest, he is the toughest New York Knick, hands down.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@@juliussonny8704 That's debatable because of Anthont Mason who might have been harder to deal with than Charles Oakley. Those are Oakley's words in the interview. Ewing was tough too. If someone says Oakley is the toughest Knick I'm not arguing that though. Just saying.

[@marcus.6487]

@@KD_SWAGGER yeah dat 92 sqwad was tha hard, plus they had x-mane out there too, and he waznt git'n dat sh!t either...jus couldn't git past my bullz, but eye alwaze liked ewing and thoze knick sqwads

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@@marcus.6487 Facts!

[@Ron1214]

We need black OGs like Oak

[@jennyneon]

Charles Oakley is an underrated big man, heʼs a *tough* big man.

[@WarriorDM4u]

A big, fine old man .

[@tedwilliams185]

He wasn’t a great player.

[@wizkid8205]

@@tedwilliams185 go away

[@tedwilliams185]

@@wizkid8205 when has Oak ever been considered great? When has he ever been a top 10 player in the NBA. Don’t worry I will wait.

[@chrisroberts7017]

Did Charles Oakley tell you that?

[@jasonturner3234]

Chef Oakley... Respect to this man. Enforcer for real since Chicago bulls and Knicks.

[@shannan4580]

I enjoyed this interview. This is a Real man. He gone say what he wants. No backing down

[@lmichelle80sbaby]

Right!!! 💗💗💗

[@face2much]

I met Oak personally in Atlanta a few years ago, we all talked for an hour or two. Realist dude you’ll ever meet, real good guy

[@jemmanuel6151]

back in those days, I would never miss a Knick v Bulls game, that was guaranteed war

[@jamesdean3125]

Good time.. 👍🏾

[@daweeza42]

Always had love for Oak since his Chicago days. As a Bulls fan it was tough seeing him in the Knicks blue, but I always respected his game just didn’t want to see him beat my Bulls. I think it’s great him and Mike maintained and grew their friendship over the years.

[@daweeza42]

@@WheresTheVodka thank you so much for the grammar check .

[@jimmyjoesausage]

He talk like a boxer😂😂😂😂😂

[@SheLivesWithJoy]

"He won 6 rangs"...I miss my family....this is the conversations and the kinda talk we had after dinner on Sunday at my grandparents house on the porch! Preserve the culture yall!

[@Dynasty19]

I’m happy that you have things that remind you of the joy from early childhood but colloquial speech isn’t culture it’s the by product of a regional dialect maybe a subculture. If you take a look at East Indian Tradition, Latin America, West African rituals, Middle Eastern rituals ect. That’s culture technically speaking now if you were speaking about a particular language I’ll give you that 😆

[@meech7520]

@@Dynasty19 Unnecessary comment of the day award goes to ⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆

[@jtremaine23]

@@meech7520 LOL...😂

[@dougfresh949]

@@meech7520 amen

[@dougfresh949]

@@meech7520 Bars !!!

[@alex1vid]

10:00... anyone from Chicago knows that. Zeke was a St. Joseph's star. Legend in Chicago. His dream was to lift Chicago. But he was in Detroit, and in Chicago came this guy named Jordan. And close to that time, came the 86 Super Bowl with the Bears. Always thought he was a little salty about Jordan being the face of Chicago instead of the kid that did all he did at St. Joseph's. For the trade from the Bulls... Jordan was pissed about that, I remember like it was yesterday. The Bulls liked what they saw with a young Horace Grant but knew they needed a more dominant center for the triangle offense. So they traded Oak for Cartwright, Grant went into the lineup in his place and did really well.

[@charlessmith7746]

I went to St. Joe’s and have the upmost respect for Zeke✊🏿

[@mauricehooker874]

85 Bears Bro

[@alex1vid]

@@mauricehooker874 You're right! :) Was thinkin' the year of the SB in 86. I don't know why I always think that but t was the 85 season. The funniest thing is that even with Jordan back then and maybe for part of their titles, Chicago was still a Bears city.

[@King-ns7it]

You speaking facts

[@Adore7_AUM]

Chicago still love the Charles Oakley to this day! Thank you! 💐💐 💐💐💐 💐 OAK really did help build the HOUSE!

[@lanafelix8649]

Few years ago new York Knicks disrespected this legend Charles Oakley wrongly

[@abbasrizvi9389]

That was messed up!!

[@Larl-earsen]

Dolan be wilin

[@aoclive6710]

Did it to Spike as well

[@jrsmith1998]

Oakley isn’t a legend. Man people use the work “legend” so loosely these days.

[@kobeplayeddefensetoo1351]

@@jrsmith1998 For NYC is definitely a legend.

[@theprincessshow7569]

Haven’t been necessarily excited for breakfast club interview in a while. However, I’m extremely excited about this interview. Definitely purchasing his book!!!!!

[@racquelholness169]

me too

[@rewomble]

The James Mtume interview was 🔥

[@Divisiononebasketball]

I’m with you. Breakfast Club interviews typically are not that impressive. It’s almost as if they are unprepared for the guests. This interview was actually descent.

[@trinitrap8496]

That’s what I said

[@jayjay-dz3is]

Facts!!!!

[@PeteGrk-eb5ck]

The 1990s NY Knicks were my favorite, I’m lucky to watch them play. Ewing,Oakley,Mason and Starks were the best knicks. They deserved a championship, too bad Michael Jordan was in the way. I’m definitely buying his book.

[@thediseaseisthecure]

Too bad they choked against the rockets.. lol

[@PeteGrk-eb5ck]

@@thediseaseisthecure they didn’t chocked, rockets were a better team. Hakeem Olajuwon was great in that season.

[@anyceeee780]

Loved those knicks and the Houston sprewell camby ward era was fun

[@jesnyc146]

@@PeteGrk-eb5ck Knicks didn't choke. Better man won. Dream was 🔥🔥🔥 He roasted my man Ewing and then beat a young buck Shaq. No shame in losing to the better man

[@daimonmarioperez9501]

Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs got in the Knicks way of winning a championship.

[@thatdrapergirl6834]

Mr. Oakley woke up and chose violence,he's checking everybody 🤣🤣🤣

[@soulsista4life]

Oakley is the Knick era that I loved. I loved basketball during that time.

[@sparr5132]

Everyone should have a friend like Charles in their life. I will definitely purchase this book!

[@MrErickstar1]

Are you going to be that friend?

[@jrsmith1998]

no u are not. Stop lying.

[@obiwankanobi447]

Best interview so far this year... I'm a baller but i don't even watch sports but I know who oak is. #Legend.

[@carlosrob6494]

@AUDREY Stop sending this mess

[@keebisking]

met OG Oak in Atlanta after a Atl United game. Bruh was just walking down the street with his grandkids and was cool as hell

[@TW313803]

I love how a lot of the players he mentioned were Pistons from the Bad Boy era-a classic time!!

[@donahue478]

I have new found respect for Charles Oakley after this very enlightening,honest interview.

[@shateerobertson1375]

Thanks for giving Big “C” this platform to promote his book and show the world his NY State Of Mind…. Long Live The Knicks 🏀

[@216dav1]

He from Cleveland, not New York.

[@shateerobertson1375]

@@216dav1 His mind state playing for NY

[@216dav1]

@@shateerobertson1375 just cause a person play for a team for ten years does not make them from that city, he even talk like a Cleveland dude. He don’t even have the NY accent. Y’all can’t claim somebody who don’t claim y’all.

[@ericking6176]

Charles Oakley needs his own Podcast. He's Old School and keeps it real

[@tylowe78]

Yeah. I would tune in to it.

[@bigmac5066]

Charles Oakley is a G. “Tell Shaq to do something” if he’s like this in 2022 how was he in the 90s, I see why him and MJ is best friends.

[@geminiqueen3754]

He was a beast.

[@FuShengAlex]

Puhleeze he had chances to escalate situations with Shaq when they played in all those skirmishes they had. But he knew to hesitate compared to other players

[@OmarScruggs]

I met Oak when i was intern with the Sixers in 02 when Oak & Jordan were with the Wizards. Had a random convo with Oak. Was actually a chill nice guy

[@mr.ifeoluwa4591]

Grew up as a Pistons fan in the late 80s and 90s. I admit I didn’t care too much for Oak as a a fan but I respected his game and aggressiveness on the court. Him and Anthony Mason (rip) were two dudes you didn’t want to have smoke with on the court.

[@tylowe78]

Yeah. They called Anthony Mason "The Beast". I remember he had that cut into his hair.

[@jaychild78]

Don’t forget Xavier McDaniel

[@whosaidthatimari4915]

I love 💕 a straight forward man with No Chaser..Charles Oakley is one of a kind. He seems like a protector also. You keep being you Oakley!!!! Much Love 💕 from C-Town

[@khill502]

I was watching Oak play a long time ago..He stepped to the free throw line, referee threw him the ball early. Oak threw the ball back on live TV and said "I ain't ready, wait till I get ready" 🤣🤣

[@joyceyarborough6554]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@henrydorval7487]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jesnyc146]

Love Oakley. Dude was in many ways, the heart and soul of my favorite Knick teams. He was the fire and did all the hard dirty work. Real talk, he would destroy most rebounders in today's game. It hurt hearing his criticism about Ewing but DAMN, he spitting FACTS.

[@brandongary8234]

One of the few NBA players you don't mess with

[@JoseGomez-mv8le]

I was at the United Center in January of 2002 when Lakers came to Chicago. Given that Lakers was on top but Bulls won and not without dramatics. Shaq tried to swipe at Brad Miller. Barely missed. Oak and Artest tackles Shaq under the basket. If there was anyone in that Era could take down Shaq it would be Oak. Man had No Fear.

[@JoseGomez-mv8le]

@SuperPunch76 for the early part of 01-02. Artest was part of a Blockbuster trade a month later that sent him Brad Miller and Ron Mercer to Indiana for Jalen Rose and Travis Best.

[@JRAHIT]

The 90’s Knicks had so much love from NYC. We loved those teams

[@Mzsassy8074]

Damn that grown man energy was heavy and appreciated Charles.

[@therealcityreview1715]

great interview!! and yes scottie pippen deserved more recognition on the last dance,without scottie there is no last dance!!

[@dallaslove8344]

Been keeping 💯 Big O

[@jimmyconway6080]

Ran into Oak one time at LA fitness and he still seriously works out in retirement. This dude is no joke.

[@Purgg]

“2022 WILL BE MY OUT BREAK YEAR IN MY MUSIC CAREER”🙏🏽

[@freshfade28]

Good luck. I like Choices

[@t.h5823]

The props he gives to LBJ are enough for me to ever try to debate for LBJ greatness..., haters will always hate...

[@wizkid8205]

Lmaooooo

[@jtremaine23]

No sane person would debate how great LBJ is/was. They are just saying he "ain't" Michael Jordan. That's all.

[@fullmetal1766]

Lol you sound like a little girl why wouldn't he props to bron it doesn't mean anything but respect not calling him the best

[@honorfirst7506]

Oak and Bron are Ohio guys.

[@nate8604]

@@fullmetal1766 you must of took offense because you one of the haters he talking about.

[@lavondajohnson7554]

This interview was Awesome Charles Oakley is a G.O.A.T in his in right 👑💪🏾 a fierce competitor and alwsys speaking FACTSSSSSS love you Oak book already ordered 🎊🍾 Congratulations 💙

[@djohnson2369]

🤔..Why do I feel like I'm listening to the boxer from Harlem Nights. 😂😂

[@djBangzWell]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jourlaflare]

🤣🤣😮‍💨 chill

[@VL-rv1uh]

Ready, thit yeah. Come on babies!

[@djBangzWell]

@@VL-rv1uh 😂😂😂😂😂 REDDDY?!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@EdwardWilliams-gv2qv]

Facts 😂

[@zeke3388]

I love my Knicks no matter what! S/O to Oak for holding us down and yrs of hard work!! Go NY 🗽, Go NY 🗽, Go!!!

[@mxjordan8820]

Nothing against him, But I don't want people to get confused. look up Charles Barkley's fights with Oakly. Barkley Was starting those fights most the time. He was a Monster on the court as well

[@lrfisher2002]

And barkley smacked oakley

[@pjones9448]

@@lrfisher2002 facts they tried to make it seem like Oakley just slapped Barkley and that was it I remember when Antoine Carr punked Oakley

[@pCOCKPRO11]

@@pjones9448 👀👀👀

[@kawaiiafangirl]

True. Oakley fashions himself as this macho tough guy. Some fans forget or don't know how equally tough Barkley was. The only difference was that Barkley was way better than anything Oakley could've been.

[@FuShengAlex]

@@kawaiiafangirl I don't believe any of his "I slapped Barkley and just took it" stories one bit. His cheating ass got caught trying to scam a casino which shows his credibility

[@0624tre]

Charles Oakley honestly believes flagrant fouls is a basketball skill 😂😂

[@JRAHIT]

🤣😂😂😂

[@marksimmons5839]

For him it was.

[@masterp5444]

Expecting a response from Charles on Thursday on TNT, you know he ain't got no filter either LOL. 90's Ball was different.

[@mcm-inc]

I'm going to buy the Book today. Oakley been solid since day 1 and on every team he played for. Straight Loyal dude on and off the court.

[@hill3067]

Knicks versus Miami in 90s was nothing but elbows and punches lol

[@ripwins]

👨🏼‍💼OWNER "MY HOUSE, MY RULES" 🤣🤣🤣

[@xyz000kj]

Big LaSalle Thompson, with the Kings, Pacers, etc, a equal to Oak, was a Frontline Center/Power Forward enforcer during mid/late 1980s and early/mid 90s, a man who had respect around the league also, very Wes Unseld like with the rebounding and post interior defense in his spot starting role playing

[@Rodnyet]

Charles Oakley is a real one and would go to war for you in a heartbeat.

[@binta31]

One of my all times fav Knicks players. Great to see!!!!

[@lmonik488]

I absolutely LOVED this interview! I also loved that basketball era so, I really could relate. Charles seems to be soooo genuine and a loyal friend. I’m buying his book! Charla- That was such a great question when you asked Charles if he was torn between his Nicks teammates and Jordan whenever he would witness Jordan get ruffed up by someone. (I didn’t say it verbatim, but you know what I mean)

[@MischiefCulture]

This interview was Charlemagne cutting envy off and saying “hold on” the whole time lol 💀

[@jayzee60]

Yea 2 ask proper smart questions…more thought out questions

[@simonsez1787]

Envy don’t know how to carry a conversation 😫. He just ask questions and move on smh. He especially does this when he doesn’t know about the guest.

[@lb74x]

This a dope interview

[@marlonglanton4372]

Cleveland legend salute Uncle Oak

[@jKHAHN215PA]

Yea we all love and respect Oak! A real 1!!

[@estebanperez3931]

He’s got that competitiveness that you only see in high level athletes

[@0624tre]

To bad Oakley wasn't a High level athlete

[@imjustsaying3604]

One of the best interviews yet!

[@thedon8939]

Oakley was one of the realist dudes on and off the court. He wasnt doing all that talking with no action like these players today like westbrook.

[@rashadzellner1298]

Fighting makes you real?

[@0624tre]

@@rashadzellner1298 exactly!! They say anything on the internet. Facts are Oakley was a bum and wouldn't make the league today. Fouling hard is not a basketball skill

[@rashadzellner1298]

@@0624tre 💯. Oak was just tall and angry.

[@BallersCove]

8:00 "And I took that personal" - Oak

[@joshuawatson575]

Oaktree. A certified Goon!. Miss that era of basketball!

[@greylingstanton722]

Great dude…met him in the airport and he spoke to me first.

[@elickmann]

Thanks for the memories Charles, you was definitely part of the Bulls legacy, hope you doing well bro,God bless you man.

[@dreamlandbutler8374]

Oak from Cleveland! Of course he gon say Bron Bron better! 🤣🤣🤣

[@anthonydexter3527]

He said MJ the goat

[@samsneadd]

This brotha has looked the same for 30 years. Dude still in shape and look the same Just with gray hair now.

[@terrencealston370]

Can't wait to hear this interview from my homeboy from the 216!!!! Oak played when the league was full of men, TOUGH MEN!!! 🙏🏿 to OAK, his family, and all his future endeavors!!!!

[@marvintoney4363]

Oakley said if I come looking for you then you might not ever play ball again 😂😂😂😂

[@scott3237]

Envy’s interviewing skills leaves something to be desired. He will just change the topic in mid stream. Let the man finish talking about Grayson Allen! Geesh! Charla had to tell him to hold on a few times..lol

[@cocopuff6810]

Charlemane does it also

[@joewizuber415]

great interview oak rock solid

[@crystalblackson6868]

Love Charles. Always be him

[@NMG_RMG]

Oaakk great interview

[@rjgamer8448]

To the person reading this remember to give God thanks🙏

[@derekboone193]

Awesome Interview!

[@leannbuggs888]

I always found Charles Oakley attractive. Especially when he wears his suits. He keeps IT REAL. I am an NBA FAN.

[@k9udawgu]

Charles was 109% correct when speaking about why they never won a championship with having Ewing as their go to player on the team. He could never deliver the points they needed when it came to the playoffs. I was a Ewing fan for years, especially since he is a fellow yardie.🇯🇲

[@hard_tacklecb3660]

Ewing just needed another true scorer with him .

[@jrsmith1998]

@@hard_tacklecb3660 exactly! I hated the Knicks. But the truth is the truth. Ewing never had a real sidekick. I think if mark Jackson stayed in New York, the Knicks would have at least 1 championship.

[@hard_tacklecb3660]

Yall too hard on Ewing man that man carried the knicks for years .

[@jrsmith1998]

@@hard_tacklecb3660 im not hard on Patrick. I said he was indeed the man. He just never had a real sidekick in his prime year. Never. Had mark jackson stayed with him they would have won a championship

[@jrsmith1998]

@Maurice Ray i disagree that the Knicks were better. the knicks had a bunch of dawgs on their team. U don’t need many of those. At some point you need a team that can play basketball; and that’s exactly what the Rockets were.

[@flippingkicksetc4643]

Price of Oak Jersey just went up💪🏾💯💰

[@antanderson3649]

The OG Of The Knicks 🏀🐐🗽 #NYRoyalty

[@fabricerwakabishya4396]

"you ain't taking care of yourself to be talking about someone" bar!

[@garyphillips5510]

Cleveland legend!!!

[@dukeharris4092]

U got love in Richmond.(Va Union University)

[@bryanchrisjoseph5526]

Oaktree! I've watched the Jordan Era in real time. Oaktree was more than an enforcer. Yes it was his claim to fame but he had great basketball IQ, a nice jump shot, good defender & a good rebounder. In 2k he would have the HOF Intimidator badge 😄

[@gordonchris519]

Gold spot up

[@bryanchrisjoseph5526]

@@gordonchris519 😆😆yessir

[@deyontablackwell7993]

I know this gonna be good!

[@dwightskrappreynolds]

I witnessed Charles Oakleys protective Jordan nature in Minnesota at a club! I was there with Usher (He was Performing there that night, 2005 ish) and Jordan, Ron Harper and Oak came in and was passing us & I had my video camera (I took it everywhere with me as not to miss a moment. It goes fast) and he pushed me out the way ( not a shove or nuthin' more like some look out lil dude type push lol) then he told me not to film MJ & I didn't at the time. but later when him and Ush were takin' pics it was all good! Cigars and champagne in their section.

[@pCOCKPRO11]

I too was in a room with MJ while smoking a cigar (summer after they beat SEATTLE), cameras flashing, chatter going, "MJ.....MJ....MJ....MJ"

[@nevillejames2200]

Great interview. Need to hear from him more. 🇨🇦

[@capomattic2162]

#ClevelandAlwaysInHere built #CLEVELAND #TOUGH loved the whole interview

[@terrencealston370]

Warrensville c/o 83 so I feel ya!!!

[@capomattic2162]

@@terrencealston370 116th buckeye

[@harryervin430]

Great interview loved it

[@ForeverTheLewiss]

I want to take a moment to let you Know Your content Inspires everyone All over the universe don't stop being Wonderful

[@robertfaison3977]

Virginia Union is in my hometown - Richmond, VA!

[@deyontablackwell7993]

Legend 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏾

[@bxny1511]

luv my man Oak .. nothing like them early 90's Knicks & the passion they played wit. Oak, Starks, X-man, Mase & Pat ... even my son Greg Anthony mannn i MISS them days

[@MrAaron_72]

I love Oakley …. the realest person ever in the NBA

[@mr.reliable8123]

Him and Stephen Jackson

[@blackice3395]

Good interview

[@RicksWayyyofLife]

Charles Oakley keeping it too real. Lol.

[@LaLa1285]

Great interview! Real BIG Sag Energy ♐️ Oak gives not one F*@! 🤣 And I love it!

[@marcoandell]

That was the era when my whole life revolved around the Knicks. I'm mad they didn't win a title. That was the squad

[@alex1vid]

I legit think they might've stood a chance with the team they had with X and Mark Jackson. THAT nucleus, for me, was it. Because X along with Oak gave them more of an attitude and were competent enough to disrupt the Bulls offense. Once they made the move for Charles Smith and brought in Derek Harper - very very good players, they lost something there and it just wasn't the same.

[@marcoandell]

@@alex1vid fun fact. I hated Charles Smith so much after that bullshit he did under the basket. So much that I still have the newspaper clipping from the day they traded his ass. 😡🤣🤣🤣🤣