Anthony Mason, whose gritty, defensive playing style was a hallmark of the New York Knicks' teams of the 1990s, died Saturday at the age of 48.
Mason was a favorite among fans and his fellow players. Many players and coaches expressed their condolences and shared their reactions to his death on Twitter:
RIP Anthony Mason
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) February 28, 2015MY MAN MY MAN A. MASON R.I.P, WE GONNA MISS U BROTHER
— Charles Oakley (@CharlesOakley34) February 28, 2015It'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, 2015RIP Anthony Mason #myknicks
— Tina Charles (@tinacharles31) February 28, 2015Praying for the Family, Friends, and Fans of My former teammate Anthony Mason.
#RIPBro
— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) February 28, 2015Former NY Knick, Anthony Mason, dead at 48 from congestive heart failure. Loved watching him play. One of the best pic.twitter.com/MdeU1jitcS
— Al Roker (@alroker) February 28, 2015It'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, 2015My 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, 2015RIP... Anthony Mason prayers go out to his love ones ¿¿¿¿
— Scoop Jardine (@scoopjardine) February 28, 2015Rest in peace, Anthony Mason.
— Jamal Anderson (@jamthedirtybird) February 28, 2015Rest in Peace Anthony Mason. One of my all time favorite NY Knick players.#anthonymason https://t.co/uk8QU3KTyR
— Chamique Holdsclaw (@Chold1) February 28, 2015Thoughts and prayers go out today to the family of Anthony Mason, gone too soon... #OnceAKnickAlwaysAKnick
— David Lee (@Dlee042) February 28, 2015R.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 (@Baron_Davis) February 28, 2015
Saddened to hear about the passing of former Knick teammate Anthony Mason - Mace was the strongest teammate and a great competitor #RIP
— Tim McCormick (@TMcCormickESPN) February 28, 2015
Praying for the Family, Friends, and Fans of My former teammate Anthony Mason. #RIPBro
— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) February 28, 2015
RIP Anthony Mason.
— Roger Mason Jr (@MoneyMase) February 28, 2015
Rest In Peace Anthony Mason
— Wilson Chandler (@wilsonchandler) February 28, 2015
Gone too soon. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/QgX8t7IGVU
— STEVE NOVAK (@stevenovak16) February 28, 2015