Lakers News: Charles Oakley Says LA Wouldn't Make Playoffs with Carmelo Anthony

Charles Oakley doesn't see the Los Angeles Lakers as an ideal fit for Carmelo Anthony.

In a TMZ Sports video, Oakley said, "No, Carmelo can't help the Lakers" when asked whether the Syracuse product should attempt to play for the Purple and Gold next year.

Oakley continued, "He should go to a team that has a chance to get to the playoffs and be successful next year."

Anthony has a no-trade clause in his contract and can reject any potential trade destination if the Knicks attempt to move him to accelerate their rebuilding process.

This comes after Oakley said on May 3 that Anthony "just needs to get out of New York," per TMZ Sports. "This city is just, you know, so much going on with management. You know, he deserves better, but you have to speak up for yourself."

Of course, there has been plenty of bad blood between Oakley and the management of the Knicks since he was forcibly removed from Madison Square Garden during a February contest between New York and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Chris Mannix of The Vertical wrote "Oakley has long had a complicated, often contemptuous relationship with the Knicks" even before the incident.

As for Anthony, Brian Mahoney of the Associated Press reported Knicks president Phil Jackson suggested New York would be better off if the 10-time All-Star is "using his talent somewhere he can win or chase that championship."

If Anthony takes Oakley's advice, he will realize winning that championship isn't going to happen with the Lakers and reject any trade sending him that way.