Anthony Mason, a onetime popular New York Knick who represented the cityโs scrappy teams of the 1990s, died Saturday morning, according to the Washington Post. He was 48.
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Mason, who also played with the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat, was hospitalized this month in Atlanta for treatment of congestive heart failure and underwent several procedures, the Post writes. ย
Scores of fans offered prayers for Mason to pull through. On Saturday his son Anthony Mason Jr. thanked everyone for their support, according to the Post, citing a report at ESPN.
โFirst I want to thank all those who offered prayers and well-wishes for my Father, our family really appreciates it,โ he said in a statement, according to the Post. โOvernight, New York City and the world lost a legend, a friend, a brother โฆ but more than anything our father, Anthony Mason. As you all would expect our fatherโBig Maseโput up an incredible fight, dealing with a severe heart issue. Iโm wishing this was something else I was writing, but Pops weโve got to let you know we love you and know youโll always be with us.โ
Mason, a power forward, was a giant on the court, averaging 10.9 points and 8.3 rebounds in his 13 NBA seasons.
Read more at the Washington Post.
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