Social media has been our window into the lives of our favorite NBA players today, as well as those who have gone before them. Recently, former NBA players from the late 80's and early 90's made their presence felt on social media. And it felt like a good memory.

Charles Oakley, who made a name for himself with the New York Knicks in the 90s, posted a video of him dunking. Now 54-years-old, he's asking who wants to play him one-on-one. Below is the video:

It was an impressive feat. Certainly, Oak still has his athletic chops well within him. Yet Nick Van Exel, who played with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Denver Nuggets, among others, noticed that the rim might have been too low. He responded:

Their interaction, short yet of no seeming significance, was a trip down memory lane. NBA fans today have the privilege of seeing their current NBA players interact with one another on social media. Yet those who grew up watching Oakley and Van Exel only had post-game interviews to discover how they behave outside the court.

From their short exchange, it seems that they'll still be trash-talking with each other even if they're playing today. Things don't change much after all. It's a given that NBA players are a competitive bunch.

Whether retired or active, dunking on a 10-foot or eight-foot rim, it doesn't really matter. The competitive spirit is innate in them. But hopefully, the arguments don't just get settled on Twitter. Maybe Oak and Van Exel can play that one-on-one.