"That was tough for me to watch," Rivers added. Clippers coach Doc Rivers, who played with Oakley in New York, said the scene was "sad." Players from both teams turned to the disturbance.
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The commotion took place a few rows behind the court during a stoppage in play while Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis was shooting free throws. Police gave him a summons for a desk appearance at a later date. The NYPD said Oakley was arrested on three counts of assault, all third degree. He was a great Knick and we hope he gets some help soon."
"He has been ejected and is currently being arrested by the New York City Police Department. "Charles Oakley came to the game tonight and behaved in a highly inappropriate and completely abusive manner," the Knicks wrote in a statement on Twitter. The 53-year-old Oakley played for the Knicks from 1988-98, helping them reach the NBA Finals, but has a poor relationship with the team because of his criticism of Dolan, the Madison Square Garden chairman. Fans chanted "Oakley! Oakley!" in support of the popular power forward. Oakley shoved security guards before they pulled him away from his seat behind the baseline during the first quarter of the Knicks' 119-115 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. New York: Former Knicks star Charles Oakley was forcefully removed from his seat at Madison Square Garden, handcuffed and arrested after a scuffle near team owner James Dolan.
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