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Which former Bulls player, traded away before the 1991 championship run, was notably absent from Chicago's title celebration?
Answer
Charles Oakley
Charles Oakley was traded to the New York Knicks in 1988 in the deal that brought Bill Cartwright to Chicago. Many observers felt Oakley, Jordan's closest friend on the early Bulls, never received proper credit for his role in building the championship culture.
💡 Did you know?
Michael Jordan reportedly wept when Oakley was traded in 1988 — the two remained close friends and Jordan has publicly credited Oakley as essential to his early development.
Other options people guess
- Dave Corzine
- Orlando Woolridge
- Brad Sellers
Topics
- nba
- 1990s
- chicago-bulls
- basketball
- trades
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