Charles Oakley (left) shoved security guards before they pulled him away from his seat behind the baseline during the first quarter of the Knicks-Clippers game on Wednesday night. Fans chanted 'Oakley! Oakley!' in support of the popular power forward. The 53-year-old Oakley (inset) played for the Knicks from 1988-98, helping them reach the NBA Finals, but has a poor relationship with the team because of his criticisms of Dolan, the Madison Square Garden chairman. Oakley is seen on the right as he is pinned to the ground and handcuffed by an NYPD officer.
Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley, 53, is charged with assault after fighting with security guards, screaming abuse at the team owner and being dragged out of Madison Square Garden
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