Just two days removed from the Charles Oakley incident in Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks and owner James Dolan are trying to rekindle their image. For those unaware, Knicks legend Charles Oakley got into an altercation with MSG security just rows away from owner James Dolan on Wednesday night.
Oakley was ejected from MSG and eventually arrested on assault charges shortly after. The incident was said to possibly due to the shaky relationship between Oakley and Dolan as the two have never seen eye to eye. Still fresh in people’s minds, Dolan acted fast and quickly fired his top Security Chief today in response to the scene created by Oakley.
Shortly after, Michael Kay of The Michael Kay Show broke that Oakley was banned from attending New York Knicks games.
BREAKING:
“Charles Oakley will never be allowed to enter MSG again, even if he purchases a ticket.”
-According to @RealMichaelKay
— The Michael Kay Show (@TMKSESPN) February 10, 2017
Once this story was broken, New York Knicks owner James Dolan appeared as a guest to discuss the whole situation regarding Charles Oakley. During his interview, Dolan discusses his point of view of the altercation, Charles Oakley’s ban, and the embarrassment of the whole situation. Listen for yourself below as Knicks owner James Dolan joined The Michael Kay Show earlier today.
MSG Chairman James Dolan joins #TMKSonYES to clarify recent events regarding former Knicks player Charles Oakley. pic.twitter.com/7DSfcwGnUa
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) February 10, 2017
James Dolan on conflicting accounts over Charles Oakley’s actions at MSG: “I think he’s somewhat in denial.” pic.twitter.com/nuM2xC0Twb
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) February 10, 2017
NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts tweeted the following almost immediately after Dolan’s appearance on the show.
Painful to believe that my last image of Oak at MSG is him dragged out of the arena. Is this how we remember our Legends? #NoBan
— Michele Roberts (@MRobertsNBPA) February 10, 2017
