Charles Oakley Praises Jalen Brunson, Knicks ‘Gotta Keep Jelling’

Knicks legend Charles Oakley states after years of sucking, his previous team is lastly beginning to pattern in the ideal instructions … however informs TMZ Sports he wishes to see Jalen Brunson and Co. play more prior to he considers them legitimate competitors in the NBA.

The Knicks are presently right in the Eastern Conference playoff race … and are simply a couple of wins from passing their whole overall from last season (37), thanks to strong play from Brunson, an offseason totally free company pickup, and his colleagues, Julius Randle and R.J. Barrett.

When we spoke with Oak after the Super Bowl recently, he appeared meticulously positive about the lineup the Knicks have actually assembled as they make a push for a postseason run.

“It’s too early to judge,” Oak informed us. “Brunson doing great things with them. I think Julius has picked his game up, he started off slow. R.J. … so they got some pieces. Just keep jelling.”

Charles likewise had a message for the hoopers … stating, “Keep playing your game. Know that you in New York. It means a lot to be in New York.”

“When you play in New York, you’re going to have a target on your back and you gotta perform. Ain’t no ifs, ands, or buts, you have to perform.”

BTW — Oak assisted lose consciousness 5,000 meals for those in requirement prior to the Super Bowl … something he’s done at huge sporting occasions for many years.