NEW YORK — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today
regarding the situation involving Charles Oakley and Madison Square Garden:
“It is beyond disheartening to see situations involving members of the NBA
family like the one that occurred at Madison Square Garden this past week. 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.
“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. Mr.
Dolan expressed his hope that Mr. Oakley would return to MSG as his guest in the
near future.
“I appreciate the efforts of Mr. Dolan, Mr. Oakley and Mr. Jordan to work
towards a resolution of this matter.”
