Other Things Charles Oakley Mastered

Charles Oakley waxed poetic about a dear old friend, Sir Charles Barkley, in a recent radio interview. He recalled grander times, when both men were in an NBA fugue of toughness, grappling for respect. Of Charles he said:

Barkley for his size was a good player but he's a coward, though. ... He wasn't a leader and wasn't a role model. Now he talks so bad about younger guys, I don't respect that from him. … He wants to be funny, that whole TNT thing and all that, they're like some clowns on that show.

And of Kendrick Perkins, Oakley had this to assert:

If Kendrick Perkins would play basketball, Oklahoma City would win a championship the next three or four years. … You're a power forward, you don't let guys dunk on you. I played 18, 19 years I got dunked on three times ...

Charles Oakley, in 18 years of playing professional basketball as a starting power forward, got dunked on a mere three times. He was a man of many accomplishments, the most unique of which are too often overlooked.

TFPP has compiled a list, at Mr. Oakley's request, of his other lesser known accolades, all nearly comparable.

• Jordan Brand Style Consultant
• Casino Floor and Table Inspector
• Mobile Restaurateur
• Philanthropic Mentor
• Entourage Coordinator
• Strong Candidate for Charlotte Bobcat Job Openings