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Bobcats hire former Knick Oakley as assistant coach

Charles Oakley has a spot on the Bobcats staff.

The former Knicks forward was hired by Paul Silas, who took over on Wednesday for former Knicks coach Larry Brown, as an assistant. Oakley angered Knicks fans over the summer when he suggested that LeBron James not sign with his old team.

Team chairman Michael Jordan announced that Brown and the Bobcats parted ways after the team’s 9-19 start.