Charles Oakley Says Patrick Ewing 'Wasn't a Good Leader' Like Jalen Brunson
Summary
Former NBA player Charles Oakley said that Patrick Ewing, his old New York Knicks teammate, was not a good leader during their time playing together. Oakley said Ewing was a great player but didn’t lead the team like current Knicks star Jalen Brunson does, who has helped the Knicks reach the NBA Finals this year.Key Facts
- Charles Oakley played with Patrick Ewing on the Knicks for 10 years.
- Oakley said Ewing was the best player but not a strong leader on the team.
- Oakley also said that Charles Barkley was not a good leader despite being a star player.
- Jalen Brunson is the current Knicks leader, helping the team reach the NBA Finals.
- The Knicks last won an NBA championship in 1973.
- Oakley’s comments came during “The Jim Rome Show.”
- Oakley said some former Knicks players have not spoken to him during the playoffs.
- The Knicks will play the San Antonio Spurs for a chance at their third NBA title.
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