Oakley asks Knicks to apologize to fans after ban lifted

Charles Oakley wants the New York Knicks to issue an apology to their fans after the team rescinded its decision to ban the former star from attending games at Madison Square Garden.

Oakley was removed by numerous security guards last Wednesday and was arrested and charged on counts of assault and trespassing. The 53-year-old was asked to leave for being verbally abusive throughout the game.

The Knicks have rescinded Oakley's ban, but he said he's more concerned about the team's fan base.

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"It's not about being at the Garden," Oakley said to ESPN's Jeff Goodman. "It's about the fans. I want them to apologize to the fans. I told the commissioner I want them to apologize to the fans."

Oakley said that he was hurt by the Knicks' actions and wouldn't entertain an invite to Madison Square Garden from owner James Dolan.

"Right now, no," Oakley said. "I told him yesterday."

Commissioner Adam Silver conducted a meeting on Monday that also included Michael Jordan in order to resolve the dispute between Oakley and Dolan.

"Both Mr. Oakley and Mr. Dolan were apologetic about the incident and subsequent comments, and their negative impact on the Knicks organization and the NBA," Silver said in a statement.