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NBA legend Michael Jordan wasn’t happy when the Chicago Bulls traded Charles Oakley to the New York Knicks for Bill Cartwright in 1988. “He was like a brother to me,” Jordan said in 1997.
From 1985 to 1988, Oakley became Jordan's protector in games and his combatant in practices. Their bond, anchored in pain, discipline, and competition, became foundational to Chicago's rise.
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"Michael barked a lot to the press about the Oakley deal" - Jerry Krause explained why players shouldn't control roster decisions on Jordan's exampleJerry Krause discusses why letting players, like Michael Jordan, influence roster moves can harm a team’s long-term success.
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