Charles Oakley arrested at Madison Square Garden for altercation with security guard

By Sports Illustrated and SI Wire/Sports Illustrated
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Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley shoved a Madison Square Garden security guard and was escorted out of the building.

The incident took place in the second row of seating during the first quarter of the game.

“Charles Oakley came to the game tonight and behaved in a highly inappropriate and completely abusive manner,” the Knicks said in a statement. “He has been ejected and is currently being arrested by the New York City Police Department. He was a great Knick and we hope he gets some help.”

Watch video of the incident below:

According to Mike Vorkunov, Oakley was handcuffed and said, “"I didn't do nothing! [Knicks owner James] Dolan did this...This is bullshit*t."

Play was halted as Oakley exited the arena and the crowd started chanting "Oakley! Oakley!" Knicks President Phil Jackson met Oakley in the tunnel and tried to calm him down, according to ESPN's Ian Begley.

Oakley played for the Knicks from 1988 to 1998.