Knicks Great Anthony Mason Dead at 48!!!

Queens-bred hard-nosed Knicks Great Anthony Mason Dead at 48, who was known for his toughness exemplified those gritty teams of the mid-1990’s.

Anthony Mason passed on Friday night at the age of 48, according to a statement released by his family. Here is what CelebNmusic247.com has learned.

Mason attended Springfield Gardens High School in Queens and went on to play 13 seasons in the NBA with six different teams, averaging 10.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He suffered a heart attack Feb. 11 and was diagnosed with heart failure. He never recovered.

He was best known for his five seasons in New York with the Knicks, where he teamed with Patrick Ewing and Charles Oakley to form one of the league’s toughest front lines. Together, they reached the 1994 NBA Finals, losing to the Rockets in seven games.

Former fellow teammate, Patrick Ewing said in a statement:

“My heart is heavy after learning we lost Anthony Mason last night.”

“We were teammates on the Knicks for five great seasons.”

“Mase came to play every night and was always ready to go to battle with me every time we stepped on the court together. I will remember him for his strength, determination and perseverance. My thoughts are with is family. May he rest in peace.”

While Charles Oakley took to Twitter to express his grief: