It appears the beef between Charles Oakley and James Dolan has been squashed and it’s thanks to Michael Jordan who was part of the meeting with the guys and the NBA commissioner Adam Silver.
NBA: Carmelo Anthony Speaks Out On The Drama Surrounding The Knicks
image via: youtube Ever since Charles Oakley was thrown out of MSG on Wednesday night, we have heard from countless current and former players who voiced their support for Oak. Strangely absent from those players however was Carmelo Anthony, who you would expect to hear from considering he is the star of the franchise but it’s possible he had to be careful with what he said since he still has to deal with owner James Dolan. Following the Knicks disappointing loss to the Nuggets last night, Melo broke his silence on the overall drama that has taken over the team at the moment.
NBA: Charles Oakley Announces Press Conference For Next Week After He Was Banned From MSG
image via: youtube As you know by now, it was announced yesterday by ESPN radio host, Michael Kay, that he received a text from Knicks owner, James Dolan, banning Charles Oakley from MSG, even if he buys his own ticket. That was a decision that did not go over well in the big apple and fans let him have it on social media. Dolan then made an appearance on Kay’s show and doubled down on his disrespectful talk of Oakley, still insinuating that he needs help and is an alcoholic and blaming him for everything that has transpired between himself and the franchise over the years. Oakley has maintained he did nothing wrong and released a statement yesterday, as well as letting Knicks fans know he is going to hold a press conference next week.
NBA: Head Of Security At MSG Fired After Charles Oakley Incident
image via: IFWT IG The fallout from the incident at Madison Square Garden involving Knicks legend Charles Oakley is still ongoing. Apparently owner James Dolan wasn’t happy that it took so many security guards to remove Oakley so he decided to fire his head of security for not handling things better.
NBA: Phil Jackson Reportedly Got Michael Jordan Involved To Calm Down Charles Oakley But It Was Too Late
image via: youtube When all the drama was going on with Charles Oakley and Madison Square Garden security on Wednesday night, Phil Jackson saw the situation escalating and called the only person he could think of, Michael Jordan. MJ and Oakley remain close friends to this day and Phil hoped some words from the GOAT might help calm Oakley down. Only problem was that Phil made the phone call too little, too late.
NBA: Lebron James Wants Charles Oakley For President
image via: youtube Lebron James wasn’t in the best of moods last night after his Cavs lost to Russell Westbrook and the Thunder in OKC. The final score was only decided by 9 points but it never actually felt like a close game as you watched it. That’s something that likely wasn’t lost on Lebron as he decided he wasn’t going to take questions from reporters after the game. Instead he issued a brief statement.
