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Ex-Knick Oakley arrested after altercation at MSG
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FORMER National Basketball Association player Charles Oakley was arrested on Wednesday during the game between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Clippers after an altercation with security guards at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Oakley, who played the bulk of his 19-year career in New York, had to be forcibly removed from his courtside seat by several security guards after he was seen pushing and arguing with them.
The scuffle was provoked by Oakley yelling at Knicks owner James Dolan, according to the New York Daily News.
Oakley, 53, has been estranged from the Knicks franchise and owner Dolan for some time following public criticisms.
The game stopped briefly while Oakley was being walked away from the court, as players from both sides looked on and the crowd chanted “Oakley! Oakley” as he was being led away.
The Knicks, who lost 115-119, tweeted a statement following the incident.
“Charles Oakley came to the game tonight and behaved in a highly inappropriate and completely abusive manner,” it read. “He has been ejected and is currently being arrested by the New York City Police Department. He was a great Knick and we hope he gets some help soon.”
It was more melodrama for a dysfunctional Knicks team that on Tuesday saw president Phil Jackson take a Twitter stab at star Carmelo Anthony — the subject of persistent trade rumors.
Elsewhere in the NBA on Wednesday, it was: Cavaliers 132, Pacers 117; Spurs 111, 76ers 103; Hawks 117, Nuggets 106; Pistons 121, Lakers 102; Wizards 114, Nets 110, OT; Grizzlies 110, Suns 91; Heat 106, Bucks 88; Timberwolves 112, Raptors 109; Jazz 127, Pelicans 94; Warriors 123, Bulls 92; and Kings 108, Celtics 92.
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