A fan holds a “Free Oakley” sign behind James Dolan’s empty seat during the Knicks’ game Friday at Madison Square Garden. (Mary Altaffer/Associated Press)The acrimony between New York Knicks owner James Dolan and franchise icon Charles Oakley has gotten ugly enough that the NBA — and Michael Jordan — intervened Monday afternoon. “In an effort to find a path forward, New York Knicks owner Jim Dolan, Charles Oakley and I met today at the league office, along with Michael Jordan, who participated by phone. Mr. Dolan expressed his hope that Mr. Oakley would return to MSG as his guest in the near future. [Charles Oakley is the least of the New York Knicks’ problems]

Source: Washington Post February 14, 2017 00:56 UTC