Charles Oakley Married, Wife, Kids, Family, Height, Bio

He may be retired, but Charles Oakley isn’t a name to be overlooked in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The former American professional basketball player who played as a power forward has made his presence felt on various league teams including the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors and many more. others.

After almost 20 years in the league, Oakley took a bow in 2004. He made a glorious return in 2017 to the BIG3 league which focuses on 3 on 3 basketball. Oakley in his professional career recorded great achievements and set incredible records for his successors. There’s so much more to learn about the famed NBA player’s career and post-career life. Here are some lesser-known facts about him.

Charles Oakley Bio

He was born on December 18, 1963 in Cleveland.Ohio to his parents. A lifelong sports fan, Chares Oakley started showing his love for basketball at an early age. He attended John Hay High School in Cleaveland, Ohio and played on the school team. After high school, Oakley went to Virginia Union University where he also distinguished himself on the school’s basketball team.

A pioneer in the game, Oakley was in the first NBA draft lottery in 1985. He was selected with the 9th pick in the first round, by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1985 NBA draft, but his rights were traded for the Chicago Bulls, then managed by Michael Jordan. He was tasked with protecting Jordan against his opponents and also had impressive defensive and offensive records for the team. In 1988 Oakley was traded by the Bulls to the New York Knicks and played alongside NBA stars John Starks, Mark Jackson and many others. Oakley was known as a defensive specialist for the Knicks and had 107 starts in one season.

He was again traded to the Toronto Raptors in 1998 and made some impressive records with the team. Charles Oakley returned to the Chicago Bulls in 2001 after being traded by the Raptors. Oakley has enjoyed his one-year stint with the Bulls. From 36 out of 57 games, he averaged 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 3.8 points per game. Oakley spent his last days in the league with the Houston Rockets in the 2003-04 season. After recording 1.3 points per game, 0.7 rebounds and 0.3 assists, he retired from the NBA after that season.

He provided coaching services to the Charlotte Bobcats, where he became assistant coach in October 2010, but left the following year for health reasons.

Oakley ventured into business and entrepreneurship after his professional career and made wise investments with his earnings. After retiring, the former Bulls player set up several businesses. Some of its establishments include; Oakley’s Car Wash, Oakley’s Wash House, which combines Laundromat and Car Wash, Beauty Salon – Hair Solutions and Nails EtCetera, Restaurant – Red, the Steakhouse and many more.

Family – Parents, Siblings, Married, Wife, Children

Little is known about the parents of the retired NBA player but Charles was born to Charles Oakley II, his father and Corine Oakley, his mother. Charles has a brother Curtis and two sisters Saralene Oakley and Diane Oakley.

Maybe it was his busy schedules during his professional career or that Oakley just didn’t give love a chance when he was young, but the retired NBA player chose to settle down long after his retirement. . Oakley is married to Angela Reed. After spending several years together, the couple tied the knot in 2016, ending their long single life. Together they have a daughter named Ahmauri Anderson.

Reed who comes from Harvey, Illinois is a reputable businesswoman and co-owner of some establishments with her husband. Ms Oakley, alongside the former NBA player, set up A Lucrative Life, a financial management consultancy and advisory firm. In addition to being a financial consultant, Reed is a recognized professional for her unparalleled expertise in the areas of wealth management, accounting and tax preparation.

Body measurements – height, weight

For a basketball player, a height of 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) is a big plus and a big advantage. Charles Oakley has a proportional weight of 111 kg or 244 pounds which goes with his height. No specific body stats are recorded for the retired NBA player.