Charles Oakley has been active in business ventures since he retired, but he's now looking to return to the NBA as an assistant coach.

Oakley would also like to help a team with player development.

"I think I have a lot to teach these young guys," Oakley told The New York Times. "Especially on the defensive end."

Oakley watched Patrick Ewing, his former teammate in New York, have success as an assistant in Orlando and the former forward has told Knicks general manager Donnie Walsh that he could have similar success.

"Nowadays, you may have better athletes," he said. "But unless they're taught, they aren't going to do anything in the league. I talked with Donnie after the last home game and told him that I think I have a lot to offer this team. You can't just score more points than last year without playing defense."