According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guest Retired NBA Player, Coach, Author & Chef Charles Oakley
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Charles Oakley during the 1986-87 season with the Chicago Bulls, Oakley also assumed the role of the team "enforcer", whose duty primarily was to protect young Jordan against cheap shots and roughhousing tactics of opposing players. He was given the nickname, "Oak Tree", for his rugged demeanor and no-nonsense attitude. On April 26, 1987, Oakley set a postseason career high with 25 points scored, alongside grabbing 15 rebounds, in a loss to the Boston Celtics.
On December 26, 2010, Oakley was hired as an assistant coach for the Charlotte Bobcats under then-head coach Paul Silas.
He left that position on December 1, 2011 after experiencing health issues with back pain, during the 2010–11 season.
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