Here’s the video of Spike Lee getting “Charles Oakley’d” last night at MSG:
Director Spike Lee denied entry to MSG. Rumors are circulating that MSG CEO James Dolan didn’t want the famed director to enter. #SpikeLee #MSG pic.twitter.com/0gZVaHDXBP
— BroTalkLive (@BroTalkLivePod) March 3, 2020
Spike Lee’s used the same entrance for 28 years when going to Knicks games, and last night, he was told he had to use a different one. So naturally, he was furious and went on First Take this morning to cry about it.
Spike Lee joined @firsttake to explain last night's incident at MSG. pic.twitter.com/xsjGHApDqH
— ESPN (@espn) March 3, 2020
This is clearly being blown out of proportion here. I mean, what else is new, someone is upset at James Dolan and the Knicks. I think Spike is blowing this story out of proportion to get some extra TV time.
I mean the typical reaction here is to call Dolan a dick here, but I think the Knicks are honestly doing Spike a favor. The Knicks blow, Spike should really find a new hobby, and I think this was a Dolan looking out for Spike. I mean who in their right minds wants to continuously sit courtside at MSG to watch the Knicks play terrible basketball.
This is a man who has given millions of dollars to this Knicks franchise over his lifetime to become their #1 fan, clearly has zero respect from the Knicks.
Spike Lee's response when finding out he spends roughly $300K a year on Knicks tickets and has given them almost $10M over 30 years:
"I look stupid now." pic.twitter.com/hmuMJttA4u
— ESPN (@espn) March 3, 2020
Yeah, no shit you look stupid now. You have spent $10 million over your life to sit courtside at Knicks games. Fuck your typical courtside seat, you should be on the bench as a reserve or something.
Spike says he won’t attend another game for the rest of this season, and it’s not like he’ll be missing anything.
Don’t worry Spike, there’s always next year.