THE STORY
On February 8, 2017, during the first quarter of a New York Knicks game against the Los Angeles Clippers, former Knicks player Charles Oakley was forcibly removed from his seat at Madison Square Garden after an altercation near team owner James Dolan. Oakley was arrested and charged with three counts of third-degree assault. Fans chanted "Oakley! Oakley!" in support as he was escorted out. (nba.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
James Dolan, Charles Oakley
WHY IT MATTERS
The incident intensified criticism of Knicks ownership and led to Oakley being banned from Madison Square Garden, a ban that was later lifted after a meeting between Oakley, Dolan, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. (si.com)