Charles Oakley with the Bulls in 1985, and again in 2001

(Sept. 26, 1985) Bull’ vice president Jerry Krause shares a laugh with Charles Oakley at a press conference on Sept. 26, 1985. Oakley signed a three-year contract.

(Val Mazzenga / Chicago Tribune)

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Feb. 9, 2017 8:42 AM PT

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Charles Oakley was the No. 9 pick in the 1985 draft by the Cavaliers, but his draft rights were traded to the Bulls. He was with the team until 1988, when he was traded to the Knicks. Oakley later rejoined the Bulls in 2001 and played 57 games.

At the Berto Center, Charles Oakley joined Bulls owner Jerry Krause, commenting that he has rejoined the Bulls on July 19, 2001.

(Jerry Tomaselli / Chicago Tribune)

Eddy Curry and Tyson Chandler get a laugh out of the Charles Oakley during media day in 2001.

(James Prisching / Chicago Tribune)

Charles Oakley with Eddy Curry and Tyson Chandler on Oct. 26, 2001.

(Bill Hogan / Chicago Tribune)

Charles Oakley reaches around and knocks the ball free from the grip of the Celtics’ Antoine Walker on Nov. 2, 2001.

(Charles Krupa / Associated Press)

Charles Oakley gestures to coach Tim Floyd during a timeout in a game against the Hornets on Nov. 10, 2001.

(Frank Polich / Associated Press)

Sitting in the hallway leading to the basketball court, Charles Oakley gave a post-practice interview with the media. Oakley defended his comments critical of Floyd after the team suffered a 53-point loss in Minnesota on Nov. 9, 2001.

(David Trorman-Wilkins / Chicago Tribune)