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71. Charles Oakley

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71. Charles Oakley
Charles Oakley was a key member of both the Bulls and Knicks in the 80’s and 90’s and built a solid reputation as a bruiser underneath.  He seemingly played forever and is high on some career accumulative stats such as games played and total rebounds but did not average double digits in either points or rebounds.  Sadly his legacy will be that of the guy who was traded right before the Bulls made their run and that fact alone should keep him out of the Hall.



Should Charles Oakley be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 51.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 23.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.7%
No opinion. - 3.4%
No way! - 12.6%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2010
  • Position: Center, Power Forward
  • Played For: Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Washington Bullets/Wizards
  • College: Virginia Union
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 9th Overall in 1985
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NBA All-Star (1) (1994)
    NBA All-Defensive First Team (1) (1993-94)
    NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1) (1997-98)
    NBA All-Rookie First Team (1985-86)
    Most Defensive Rebounds (2) (1986-87 & 1987-88)
    Most Rebounds (2) (1986-87 & 1987-88)
    Highest Total Rebound Percentage (1) (1985-86)
    Highest Defensive Rebound Percentage (2) (1986-87 & 1987-88)
    NBA Championships (None)
    Division II Player of the Year (1) (1985)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Rebounds (6) (1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1990-91, 1993-94 & 1996-97)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rebounds per Game (5) (1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1990-91 & 1993-94)
    Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Rebounds (8) (1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1992-93 & 1993-94)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rebounds (5) (1986-87, 1987-88, 1990-91, 1993-94 & 2000-01)
    Top Ten Finishes: Win Shares (1) (1993-94)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Win Shares (6) (1986-87, 1987-88, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1996-97 & 1997-98)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Box Plus/Minus (1) (1997-98)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rating (6) (1987-88, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1996-97 & 1997-98)
    Top Ten Finishes: Total Rebound Percetage (8) (1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92 & 1993-94)
    Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Rebound Percetage (8) (1985-86, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93 & 1993-94)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rebound Percetage (5) (1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89 & 1990-9)
  • Notable All-time Rankings: 11.  Offensive Rebounds: 3,924
    17.  Defensive Rebounds: 8,281
    23.  Rebounds: 12,205
    25.  Defensive Win Shares: 63.3
    29.  Games Played: 1,282
    37.  Minutes Played: 40,280
    46.  Total Rebound Percentage: 17.3
    50.  Offensive Rebound Percentage: 11.2
    51.  Defensive Rebound Percentage: 23.5
    72.  Steals: 1,351
    81.  Rebounds per Game: 9.5
    88.  Defensive Rating: 102.2

Should Charles Oakley be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 51.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 23.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.7%
No opinion. - 3.4%
No way! - 12.6%

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