Knicks Owner James Dolan Calls Fan Altercation An "Ambush"

BYAlexander Cole853 Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
James Dolan
Dolan is now defending himself from the backlash.

It's no secret that the New York Knicks have been the laughing stock of the league this year. With a record of 13-55, the Knicks are far and away the worst team in the league and are currently on a seven-game losing streak. At the forefront of the mess is owner James Dolan, who made waves this week after an altercation with a fan. A Knicks spectator yelled at Dolan to sell the team, which prompted the owner to ban the fan from Madison Square Garden and even detained him for a bit.

During an appearance on "The Michael Kay Show" on 98.7 ESPN New York, Dolan explained the incident and defended his actions.

"The ban is only coming from the fact that we now have learned that he planned it," Dolan said. "They were stalking me. You can't do that in Madison Square Garden. You are not allowed to stalk the owner and then confront him like that. Those particular guys had planned on making that video and selling it on TMZ."

In the video, you can see Dolan telling the fan to "enjoy watching [the Knicks] on TV" which was a clear indication that Dolan didn't want the fan in the arena anymore.

Dolan ended the interview by making it clear that he was not going to sell the team or quit his job. Knicks fans will just have to keep dreaming.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
...