Walsh Considering Oakley? Best. Idea. Ever.

by Seth on Jun 19, 2009 7:28 PM EDT in News

Here's one for the "immediate, unwavering approval" file. Via the magnificent Disciples of Clyde, this tidbit at the end of a Peter Vescey article is a rumor for the ages:

Meanwhile, Charles Oakley is under consideration by Walsh to help big men get down and dirty at the defensive end. Does that mean the Knicks president is unhappy with how easy and how often opponents scored last season? My second question is, how do you teach bringing intimidation and intensity to work every time you get on the court? Oakley also was contacted by Portland officials who suspect it might be good for the team's health if a trace of his brutish attitude rubbed off on Greg Oden.

Disciple Ken wonders what might become of Danilo Gallinari under Oak's tutelage. I picture a 6'11'' Rocky Marciano with three-point range. Hiring Oakley is an especially good idea if the Knicks plan to resign David Lee. Come to think of it, this is unconditionally the best idea I've ever heard. There's no way of knowing how plausible this scenario is, but I really hope Vescey's on point. To celebrate the mere possibility, go buy this.

Update: While we're at it, watch this.

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YESYESYES

"Umm - it was - you know - umm - a good game. You know."
-Patrick Ewing

by Thelonious Dunk on Jun 19, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions

My dad sells all the chemicals

to the Oakley’s car wash in Yonkers, but a different guy from his company has the Brooklyn location, apparently.

He said he met him a bunch of times and each time he cooked him a different succulent meal.*

*not true

"I'll probably go get lifted right now with Greg. Hey, and come back tomorrow and try to get another win."

-Renaldo

by solanumbrella on Jun 19, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions

I did not understand a single word of that "Oakley Cafe" clip.

And yet, I am still hopelessly in love with the man. Go figure.

Rangers, Royals, Raiders, Knicks...the man loves a winner.

by self loather on Jun 19, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions

well, can he coach?

toughness, attitude intimidation. Obviously, the knicks have been missing these qualities. The hard part wont be convincing the knicks to get tough. The hard part will be teaching focus, a clutch/never “take a play off” mindset, MOVING YOUR FEET!, make them have to go around you’re stance, and defensive rotation, coming from the weakside, and perhaps most importantly, believing in defense and taking pride in it. If walsh finds ANYONE who can convince him that they can teach this mindset to the knicks, then he should hire that person.

Lets be clear, the knicks will never make it to the big dance, let alone win it, if they dont play excellent defense. Pure and simple. No team ever does, IN ANY SPORT. What exactly did No-“D”-Antoni and Kerr fight about anyway?

"Control the clock, dont keep making the same dumb mistakes, and dont turn over the rock because you cant win without the rock."

by 3dsoul on Jun 20, 2009 12:17 AM EDT reply actions