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Charles Oakley Says Patrick Ewing 'Wasn't a Good Leader' Like Jalen Brunson

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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