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When talking about the best teams to ever play in the NBA, Chicago Bulls comes into everyone’s minds. The mighty Bulls dominated the entire league throughout the 1990s and had a super team consisting of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and others.

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Charles Oakley is an unsung hero for the Bulls. He was part of the team led by Jordan from 1985 to 1988 before moving to the Knicks. The two developed a good relationship during their time in Chicago, which is evident from one of the stories in Oakley’s new book.

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Oakley talks about the time Jordan helped him get out of trouble after having a nasty fight during an NBA. Here’s what he had to say.

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Charles Oakley reveals how Michael Jordan revealed him

During a game involving the Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks, Charles Oakley got into trouble. While the match was going on, Oakley had an altercation with a fan near Knicks team owner James Dolan.

He was quickly pulled away from his seat by the security officials before being handed over to the police. This incident happened during the first quarter of the Knicks 119-115 loss to the Clippers.

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Talking about the incident during an interview, Oakley mentioned how Jordan made sure he gets out of trouble. Charles Oakley said, “He [Phil Jackson] was like what’s going on? I was like, ask your boss. And then Worldwide Wes coming, “I got Michael Jordan on the phone.” I said I’m handcuffed put him on speaker.

He then talks about the wild moment when Jordan called, “I said something funny. I’m like don’t talk, come and get me. And about 12:30 and 1 they let me out.”

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After this incident, Oakley decided to file a lawsuit against Madison Square Garden, which was reportedly dismissed by a federal judge.

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Oakley and Jordan stats

Michael Jordan ended his spectacular career with the Washington Wizards where he reunited with former Chicago Bulls teammate Charles Oakley.

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While playing with Jordan, Oakley averaged 11.2 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 224 games. Jordan on the other hand averaged an incredible 32.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 224 games.

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Abhinava Ghosh

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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