The Chirp: Rest in Peace, Anthony Mason

The Players' Tribune

The Voice of the Game

Feb 28, 2015

Anthony Mason, a 13-year NBA veteran and beloved former New York Knick, died Saturday at the age of 48 after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure earlier this month. Mason also played for the Nets, Nuggets, Hornets, Heat and Bucks in his career. Athletes across sports took to Twitter to share memories and condolences.

Praying for the Family, Friends, and Fans of My former teammate Anthony Mason. #RIPBro
— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) February 28, 2015

My condolences to the family of Anthony Mason. A true warrior for his teams. Grew up watching him & was fortunate to play against him. #RIP
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) February 28, 2015

RIP Anthony Mason
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) February 28, 2015

It's been a tuff week for then nba family losing 2 outstanding people in Jerome Kersey and now anthony mason.
— Jermaine O'Neal (@jermaineoneal) February 28, 2015

Very sad to hear Anthony Mason has passed away. 48 is way too young. Prayers to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/frrn2weWyM
— Nicolas Batum (@nicolas88batum) February 28, 2015

RIP to Anthony Mason, those Knick days with you and the rest of the guys had me glued to the TV as a youngster, prayers up for the family
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) February 28, 2015

R.I.P Ant Mason. One of the best teammates i ever had.. Heart of Gold and heart of Fire!! lots of laughs and arguing about NY vs LA #REAL1
— Baron Davis (@BaronDavis) February 28, 2015

RIP my good friend thanks for all the great memories on& off the court pic.twitter.com/EVgZAfYxrW
— Dwight Gooden (@DocGooden16) February 28, 2015

#RIPAnthonyMason played with my pops in Charlotte & always treated me like his son when I was around. Prayers up for the family!
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) February 28, 2015

Sad & shocked to hear about Anthony Mason passing at 48. I had a chance to play against him. Fierce competitor. #NBAFamily #RIPAnthonyMason
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) February 28, 2015

RIP Anthony Mason the Minster Of Defense truly and original. pic.twitter.com/Hb3nMa8TKw
— Jerome Bettis (@JeromeBettis36) February 28, 2015

RIP Anthony Mason… Seems like yesterday he was out there setting the tone for those tough Knick teams. Way too soon.
- Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 28, 2015

Rest in Paradise Anthony Mason ? My prayers go out to his family, friends and the whole @nba @nyknicks family ❤️
— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) February 28, 2015

R.I.P Anthony Mason ? pic.twitter.com/JGzMx4xAfK
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) February 28, 2015

Man, RIP Anthony Mason. 48 yrs young
— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) February 28, 2015

Today is a tough day. My prayers go out to the Mason family. Anthony was a good man, friend and teammate who will be greatly missed. #RIP
— Tyrone Muggsy Bogues (@MuggsyBogues) February 28, 2015

The Chirp: Rest in Peace, Anthony Mason

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