Former New York Knicks enforcer Charles Oakley has made headlines with his strong remarks about Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid's behavior during Game 3 of their matchup. Oakley, known for his tough play in the 90s, suggested that the Knicks should not back down from Embiid, emphasizing that such antics would not have been tolerated in his playing days. He notably stated that he would have 'smacked' Embiid for his actions, which included a takedown of Knicks player Mitchell Robinson. Oakley's comments reflect his view that players like Embiid and bullies in general choose confrontations they believe they can win, a tactic he disapproves of, similar to how David Robinson operated.
NBA legend Charles Oakley instructs Knicks 'to do something' about Joel Embiid's on-court antics https://t.co/cTwBRkAJ2p
Knicks legend Charles Oakley would not have tolerated Joel Embiid's antics in Game 3. "I probably would have smacked him." MORE: https://t.co/aDXJDxY0g2 https://t.co/m4PKnkP3Zh
"I probably would have smacked him." - Charles Oakley on Joel Embiid’s antics (Via @meanbarb ) https://t.co/CGWTjAxnpV
Barker: Oakley says Knicks need to push back on Embiid Longtime enforcer says, "I probably would have smacked him'' after the 76ers star's takedown of Mitchell Robinson in Game 3. https://t.co/lHjUVZrmUL
Charles Oakley on Joel Embiid: “They’ve got to do something…If he had done something like that [in my day] he wouldn’t have gotten away with it; David Robinson…knew what he could get away with. They [bullies] pick a fight they think they are going to win.” More Oak ⏬ https://t.co/ZY6qdqNT3u https://t.co/HQD5VzOAHA
“I probably would have smacked him.” Charles Oakley tells @meanbarb the #Knicks cannot back down from Joel Embiid: https://t.co/HKjQriYlJJ
If you wondered how the 90s Knicks would handle this... Charles Oakley: Knicks cannot back down from Joel Embiid https://t.co/D3hUOfVBkD via @Newsday