Charles Oakley to the Blazers? He says there are talks

No, not to fill the void as our backup banger, the man is 45. Although, maybe...
From a very nice interview with Nick Rattner of SLAM Online.

SLAM: Are you happy doing what you’re doing?
CO: I’m happy. I’m thinking trying to get involved in doing a big man camp next summer. Might land a job with one of these teams. Hopefully, New York or somewhere I’ve really been around. I’ve had some talks with the Bulls, Portland.

SLAM: You talked to Paxson?
CO: I talked to Jerry Reinsdorf, I talked to Larry Miller in Portland about working with some guys. The opportunity is there. I think it’s going to happen soon.

Other topics include "his past, his business endeavors (including a cooking show), what’s wrong with the NBA, and what measures will bring it back to health. "

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OH man,

i would not mind this at ALL.

Oakley is a tough SOB.

Rip City Baby...People have no idea what is coming.

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by lanepete on Nov 20, 2009 2:05 PM PST reply actions

is he a good coach though?

...and that's a good thing

by In Walks Rudy on Nov 20, 2009 2:22 PM PST up reply actions

who knows.

I am unfamiliar with his coaching history, i just know he could bang down low with the best of em. Might give Oden and Aldridge some more teeth.

Rip City Baby...People have no idea what is coming.

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by lanepete on Nov 20, 2009 2:24 PM PST up reply actions

I would love to have C.O. teaching out bigs

but I’d rather go for Lambier…Hated him back when I was a kid and he was Bad Boy, but in my life I have never seen a player get in the heads of a aposing player better. can you imagine LA and GO with their ability and the tricks and head games of Lambier?

Get well Mo! Leave Minny Bill!

C*mcast sucks!

by Blazermaniac77 on Nov 21, 2009 12:50 PM PST up reply actions

Sorry Laimbeer not Lambier (apparently I thought he was German)

C*mcast sucks!

by Blazermaniac77 on Nov 21, 2009 12:58 PM PST up reply actions

I like Oak

Unforutnately, I think this indicates Lucas’ coaching carrer might be on hold/stopped due to his health. Definitely feel for Big Luke, it’s been a rough patch for him health wise

"man, steve blake is clutch *dead*" - Ben Golliver on Twitter

by blazeraddict on Nov 20, 2009 2:31 PM PST reply actions

Luke was interviewed last week

he said he couldn’t bang anymore. Supposedly, Oakley can still bring the lumber

Bayno works on footwork with the big men, anyway. Charles would not have to coach the “technical” side, but he could teach the kids how to get away with “stuff” when the refs aren’t looking their way…

When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!

by two4larue on Nov 20, 2009 4:47 PM PST up reply actions

Love Mo.

But if he needs to step back, I’m fine with Oakley.

*Unless KP has a secret plan that makes this statement incorrect.
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by staylost on Nov 20, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions