According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guest Retired NBA Player, Coach, Author & Chef Charles Oakley
Oakley was drafted with the 9th overall pick in the 1985 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, but his draft rights were traded to the Chicago Bulls. Oakley provided another scoring option and steady offensive and defensive performances to an up-and-coming Bulls squad led by Michael Jordan. On March 15, 1986, Oakley set a career high in points scored with 35, during a 125-116 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Oakley was selected as a part of the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 1986.
Charles Oakley during the 1986-87 season with the Chicago Bulls, Oakley also assumed the role of the team "enforcer", whose duty primarily was to protect young Jordan against cheap shots and roughhousing tactics of opposing players. He was given the nickname, "Oak Tree", for his rugged demeanor and no-nonsense attitude. On April 26, 1987, Oakley set a postseason career high with 25 points scored, alongside grabbing 15 rebounds, in a loss to the Boston Celtics.
On December 26, 2010, Oakley was hired as an assistant coach for the Charlotte Bobcats under then-head coach Paul Silas.
He left that position on December 1, 2011 after experiencing health issues with back pain, during the 2010–11 season.
Creators and Guests
Host
Michelle Taylor Willis
Michelle Taylor Willis is the founder of Gagnant Media. A Florida native, she is married with four sons and resides in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a proud graduate of the University of Florida, and is an award-winning media executive, tv host, author, speaker, and master strategist.
Guest
Charles Oakley
🏀Retired #NBA All Star focused on giving back, cooking for the people. Coach, @theBig3, Founder, @charlesoakleyf1, #OakOutHunger
Producer
Gerrell "Yoshi" Farries
Yoshi is the Associate Producer & Co Host of "The According To Michelle Radio Show" alongside MTW. He is from the Metro Atlanta area and works in photography & videography.
