Charles Oakley was the defensive center piece of the New York Knicks from 1988 to 1998. During that time teams had to think twice before they went to the hoop. TMZ ran into Oakley and asked his thoughts on the Knicks and his thoughts on Knicks owner James Dolan's email to a fan.

Oakley is clearly not a fan AND I was floored to find out he pays for his own tickets to the Garden. He has more right to be there then Dolan does!

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