In Charles Oakley’s new book, the former Bulls and Knicks forward details his bond with Michael Jordan and how his upbringing shaped him.
Oakley’s book, “The Last Enforcer,” written with longtime New York- and New Jersey-based journalist Frank Isola, details how Jordan expressed his displeasure when Krause traded Oakley to the Knicks for Bill Cartwright in 1988, made sure his longtime running buddy played for the Wizards during his final comeback, and how the two remain close today.
In those early Bulls days, as Jordan’s star was ascending, they’d drive to home games at the old Chicago Stadium together. They lived around the corner from each other in the suburbs. They’d stop at McDonald’s for a pre-practice breakfast before heading the Deerfield Multiplex. They’d play pool and ping-pong constantly, often with Bears Hall of Famer Richard Dent over as well.
“I got a lot of rebounds and putbacks,” Oakley said, laughing. “Boston was tough back then. They were a veteran team, got all the calls. He showed the world what he was made of. No matter who was on the other team, they couldn’t stop .” “Mike was upset. I told him, ‘Let’s just the watch the fight and have a good night.’ And that’s what we did,” Oakley said. “I didn’t hold no grudge against Jerry , Jerry Reinsdorf, Michael, nobody. But Michael, it hurt him from the heart. We had just bonded, got real close.Indeed, Oakley moved on to the Knicks, who seemingly played Jordan’s Bulls every year in the playoffs. The intense rivalry featured multiple memorable moments — and hard fouls — from an era that Oakley fit perfectly.
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