Charles Oakley: “New York is winning because it has a great coach in Thibodeau”

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Charles Oakley, who has had an argument with owner James Dolan, acknowledges that Basketball New York – including the Nets – is approaching the glorious 90s. Oakley starred in that Knicks era as arguably the best defensive player in the NBA when Tom Thibodeau was an assistant manager.

“They’re moving the needle,” Oakley said. “Brooklyn is winning because it has three, four superstars. New York is winning because it has a great coach in Thibodeau. Thibodeau has always been a guy who knew defense. If you want a facility, you need a veteran coach. See what Nate McMillan is doing in Atlanta. “