Last Updated on September 13, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Charles Oakley:

  • Full Name: Charles Oakley
  • Nickname: Oak Tree
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on December 18, 1963 (
  • Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters)
  • Weight: 225 pounds (102 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet (2.13 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: 34 (primarily), also wore 33 and 35 during his career
  • Position: Power Forward
  • High School: John Hay High School (Cleveland, Ohio)
  • College: Virginia Union University (Division II)
  • NBA Draft: 1985 (1st round, 9th pick overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers, traded to the Chicago Bulls)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Chicago Bulls (1985–1988)
    • New York Knicks (1988–1998)
    • Toronto Raptors (1998–2001)
    • Washington Wizards (2002–2003)
    • Houston Rockets (2004)
  • Championship Rings: None (as a player)
  • Kids: No widely known information on children
  • Siblings: 5 siblings (3 brothers and 2 sisters)
  • Net Worth: Made $46,597,000 in the NBA
  • Retirement Age: Retired age 40 (after the 2003-04 season)

Charles Oakley was known for his toughness, physical defense, and rebounding ability, making him one of the most respected enforcers of his era. He is best remembered for his time with the New York Knicks, where he was a key part of their physical and defensive-minded teams in the 1990s. Since retiring, Oakley has remained a prominent figure in the NBA community, known for his outspoken personality and loyalty to former teammates.