Charles Oakley’s cheating scandal unfolds on reality TV, revealing longstanding marital struggles.
Charles Oakley is an American former professional basketball player who left an indelible mark on the NBA during his 19-season career.
Oakley established himself as one of the league’s premier rebounders and defensive specialists, earning the nickname “Oak Tree” for his rugged demeanor and no-nonsense attitude.
The 6’8″ power forward began his NBA journey with the Chicago Bulls after being drafted 9th overall in 1985, where he served as Michael Jordan’s protector against opposing teams’ rough play.
His most memorable stint came during his decade with the New York Knicks (1988-1998), where he formed a formidable core alongside Patrick Ewing and John Starks.
Oakley’s tenacity on the court led to an NBA All-Star selection in 1994, the same year he helped guide the Knicks to the NBA Finals.
Following his time in New York, Oakley played for the Toronto Raptors, returned to Chicago, and finished his career with brief stints at the Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets before retiring in 2004.
Throughout his career, Oakley averaged 9.7 points and 9.5 rebounds per game, ranking 22nd all-time in NBA career rebounds with 12,205.
Cheating Accusations Rock Charles And Angela Oakley’s Marriage on RHOA Episode
Recent revelations have thrust Charles Oakley into the spotlight for reasons unrelated to basketball.
His wife, Angela Oakley, who appears on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” disclosed that her husband had been unfaithful during their marriage and fathered a child outside their relationship.
This shocking admission came to light during a confrontation on the reality show’s May 4, 2025, episode, where castmate Porsha Williams allegedly made comments about Charles being unfaithful.
The drama unfolded when Angela overheard fellow cast members discussing her husband’s infidelity during a Nashville trip.
According to Angela, she heard Porsha Williams, Brit Eady, Kelli Ferrell, and Shamea Morton talking about Charles “messing with a girl in New York.”
When confronted about these remarks at Cynthia Bailey’s Juneteenth celebration party, tensions escalated quickly, with cast member Brit making explosive accusations, asking,
“Does the world know about that baby?”
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This wasn’t the first time allegations of infidelity surfaced.
Talk show host Wendy Williams previously shared a conversation she claims to have had with Angela at a party, where Angela allegedly confided that Charles had fathered a child outside their marriage.
According to Wendy, Angela told her, “Wendy, it’s only a baby. You can work this out,” suggesting the couple had worked through similar challenges before.
The Oakleys married in 2016, but their relationship faced immediate hurdles, with Angela revealing on the show that they separated just one year into their marriage following Charles’s 2017 arrest at Madison Square Garden.
Angela explained,
“He needed to heal, and I couldn’t heal him during this time.”
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Despite reconciling, their marriage continues to face struggles, with Angela mentioning they spend $1,200 monthly on couples counseling.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Charles Oakley owns several businesses, including hair salons, car wash centers, a combination car wash/laundromat called Oakley’s Wash House, and co-owns restaurants called “Red, The Steakhouse” in Cleveland and Miami.
- He was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 2016, and a street in Cleveland (near his alma mater John Hay High School) was renamed “Charles Oakley Way” in his honor that same year.
- After retiring as a player, Oakley briefly served as an assistant coach for the Charlotte Bobcats under head coach Paul Silas from December 2010 until December 2011, when he left due to back pain issues.
