Have watched this video of Charles Oakley going after James Dolan 10x & dont know who looks more stunned, John McEnroe or Kristaps Porzingis pic.twitter.com/Zp40XtNfaI
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) February 9, 2017
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The New York Knicks are not a good professional basketball team right now, sorry Knick fans.
Nothing seems to be going right with the Knicks, they are losing games at an alarming rate, their star player Carmelo Anthony is the subject of constant trade rumors, their owner James Dolan and team president Phil Jackson stink and now their treatment of past Knicks legends has been put on full display. It’s no secret that James Dolan is no fan of Oakley because like many Knicks fans Charles is very critical of Dolan and the current state of the Knicks. Dolan’s response to Oakley’s criticism was banishment and no free tickets which is absolutely absurd given what Oakley meant to that franchise.
Charles Oakley has been critical of the Knicks and James Dolan. His punishment has been no tickets and banishment from the organization.
— Frank Isola (@TheFrankIsola) February 9, 2017
Last night, Oakley purchased his own tickets to the (which is crazy) he said was question why was he here when the Knicks found out he was seated behind James Dolan.
Charles Oakley says he purchased his own tickets. When Knicks realized that he was seated behind James Dolan they asked him why was he here.
— Frank Isola (@TheFrankIsola) February 9, 2017
Security then tried to remove the former Knicks enforcer and as you can see from the video above it was no easy task. Oakley didn’t go quietly and made sure his imposing presence was still felt and was subsequently arrested. The Knicks quickly followed the incident up with a very tacky press release:
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) February 9, 2017
UPDATE: @ABC7NY has learned, per NYPD, Charles Oakley will be charged with three counts of assault. #Knicks
— Ryan Field (@RyanFieldABC) February 9, 2017
Oakley was released this morning and spoke on the incident last night during an interview at a local bar.
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Fans, former players/coaches and even the King himself Lebron James sided with the Oak man.
Got to give it to Charles Oakley. Hardest a Knick has played in Garden all season.
— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) February 9, 2017
The fact that Charles Oakley, a Knicks LEGEND has to purchase tickets to the game…is a joke. One of the best Knicks to play the game.
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 9, 2017
If true James Dolan hasn't wanted @CharlesOakley34 around organization, DAMN SHAME. Oak sweated ❤ for Knicks.. Pacers respect ya brotha..
— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) February 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/RealLifeKaz/status/829671194660048899
https://twitter.com/MatthewKick/status/829536090251993089
Charles Oakley heckling the shit out of an incompetent wealthy person is my America right now
— BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) February 9, 2017
Both parties took a L that night but the Knicks will be feeling this one more than Oakley honestly. You just don’t treat former players who gave your organization their blood and sweat every time they stepped on the court like that. Now as you can imagine the internet doesn’t miss a moment to make light of a situation. Of course they made memes, and of course we got them all here for you. Hit the gallery to check them out:
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