OKLAHOMA CITY — Former Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy said he hopes the current Charles Oakley saga ends with the retirement of his “34’’ jersey to the Garden rafters.
“I’m hoping one day it’s Charles Oakley Day,’’ Van Gundy said before working ESPN’s broadcast of the Thunder-Knicks game Wednesday. “I do think his number should be retired. His longevity and accomplishments are warranted, but more so [that] he understands exactly what he meant to that organization and city.”
The Knicks have been selective in retiring jerseys — only seven player numbers have been retired. With the exception of Patrick Ewing’s No.