He was self-made. He was tough. He took no guff from anybody. He was New York.
Anthony Mason will be missed. The popular former Knick, who also spent time with Miami and other teams, passed away Saturday following a battle with heart issues.
Players current and former have gone to Twitter to express their sadness at the passing.
MY MAN MY MAN A. MASON R.I.P, WE GONNA MISS U BROTHER
— Charles Oakley (@CharlesOakley34) February 28, 2015
RIP Anthony Mason
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) February 28, 2015
It's a sad day to hear the passing of Anthony Mason. #Knicks fans please pray for his family. It's hard losing a loved one
— Walt Clyde Frazier (@WaltFrazier) 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
One of the Hardest Working guys who backed down from nothing has played his final minute. RIP A Mason, was a pleasure being a teammate.....
— Bruce Bowen (@Bowen12) February 28, 2015
Been such a heavy heart lately in the NBA family, especially now with the passing of Anthony Mason. Thoughts and prayers to the family..
— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) February 28, 2015
Rip Anthony Mason. 1 of the toughest players to play the game. Prayers to family and friends.
— Brandon Knight (@Goodknight11) February 28, 2015
Praying for the Family, Friends, and Fans of My former teammate Anthony Mason. #RIPBro
— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) February 28, 2015
RT @NY_KnicksPR: Anthony Mason 1966-2015 http://t.co/Z0Cpy74Q2z
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) February 28, 2015
