Charles Oakley calls Patrick Ewing 'coward' amid ongoing feud
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Charles Oakley criticized former Knicks teammate Patrick Ewing during a June 4 appearance on TMZ Sports. Oakley accused Ewing of failing to maintain a supportive relationship despite their long history together, calling him a 'coward' for not discussing their issues. The animosity between the two stems from their time in the 1990s with the Knicks, where Oakley has previously claimed Ewing's behavior hindered the team's championship aspirations. Oakley expressed that their relationship is beyond repair, highlighting past tension and frustrations as key factors in their ongoing conflict.
- •Charles Oakley made comments about Patrick Ewing's character on TMZ Sports.
- •Oakley described Ewing as a 'high maintenance' player during their Knicks tenure.
- •The two previously helped the Knicks reach the NBA Finals in 1994.
- •Oakley believes Ewing did not bear enough responsibility for team losses in the 1990s.
- •Their relationship soured further amidst Oakley's issues with Knicks owner James Dolan.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Patrick Ewing-Charles Oakley beef, explained: Oakley calls former Knicks teammate 'coward' in latest barb
"The Sporting News explains the origins behind Patrick Ewing and Charles Oakley's longstanding feud.
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