Knicks bring circus back to MSG: Charles Oakley arrested after trying to confront James Dolan

Written By Dan Sostek
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One Knicks alum had a not-so-great night in the World's Greatest Arena. Former New York star Charles Oakley was escorted out of the arena and arrested after the big man shoved a security guard at the Knicks-Clippers game Wednesday night.

Oakley was trying to reach Knicks owner James Dolan, ESPN's Doris Burke reported during the network's telecast of the game.

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The Knicks released a statement on the incident:

"Charles Oakley came to the game tonight and behaved in a highly inappropriate and completely abusive manner," the team said in announcing that Oakley was being arrested by New York City police. "He was a great Knick and we hope he gets some help soon."

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This is the latest in a series of embarrassing events that have occurred in Knicksworld, led by Carmelo Anthony's never-ending trade saga and Derrick Rose going AWOL for a game.

UPDATE: There are reports about Oakley's status.

UPDATE 2: Ian Begley of ESPN New York is reporting that the NYPD informed him Oakley was charged with three counts of misdemeanor assault and one count of criminal trespassing.

UPDATE 3: Isola is now reporting that Oakley is out of jail.

UPDATE 4: Oakley told Isola he bought his own ticket to the game, and was only in his seat "for four minutes." He "swore on his mother" he didn't say anything to Dolan and that a security guard still came over, asked him why he was sitting in those seats and asked him to leave. He refused, and the incident ensued.

LeBron James and other social media users sounded off on the incident.

Mood!! #Legend

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