Former Knicks Forward Anthony Mason Gets NYC Street Named After Him in Jamaica, Queens

Family and friends of the late Anthony Mason gathered in New York Cityโ€™s Jamaica, Queens, neighborhood for the unveiling of the street named after the former NBA star. Suggested Reading Suge Knight Claims Tupac’s Mother Made This Shocking Move in His Final Moments Spoilers: Black TikTok Has Theories on Whether Taraji’s Daughter in ‘Straw’ The…

Family and friends of the late Anthony Mason gathered in New York Cityโ€™s Jamaica, Queens, neighborhood for the unveiling of the street named after the former NBA star.

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โ€œAnthony Mason Wayโ€ was added to the name of the corner of 147th Street at Rockaway Boulevard to celebrate the hometown hero who died last year from congestive heart failure.

Antoine Mason, Anthony Masonโ€™s son, was on hand for the event and spoke about his fatherโ€™s legacy.

โ€œThis is a beautiful event,โ€ Antoine Mason said. โ€œThe tough thing is, itโ€™s not about anybody else here. Itโ€™s about the guy whoโ€™s up there.

โ€œHe used to shoot, shoot, shoot all the time at night. And he said when the daylight came it was easier. He kept working in his craft, kept working in his craft, and eventually he made it,โ€ Antoine Mason said.

Others in attendance at the event included former teammate John Starks, as well as New York City Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Queens).

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