Former Knicks power forward Anthony Mason passed away early Saturday morning after suffering a massive heart attack earlier this month, the New York Daily News reported. Mason was 48 years old.
Former Knicks forward Anthony Mason dies at the age of 48
The former member of the Knicks and Heat passed away after having heart surgery.
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Mason was a key member of the Knicks teams of the mid 1990's, a rugged defender and rebounder who contributed to the team's physical identity along with Charles Oakley and Patrick Ewing. He helped New York get to the NBA Finals in 1994. Mason won Sixth Man of the Year in the 1994-95 season and was named second-team All-Defense during his Knicks tenure.
In his one season with the Miami Heat in 2000-01, Mason was an All-Star. He also played for the Charlotte Hornets and Milwaukee Bucks, as well as abroad.
Remembering Mason
Mason’s son had previously reported he had improved over the few days following surgery and he was reported as being in stable condition.
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