Anthony George Douglas Mason (born December 14, 1966 in Miami, Florida) is a former NBA basketball player. He attended Tennessee State University and was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the third round of the 1988 NBA Draft, but was cut shortly afterwards. He then played for Efes Pilsen basketball club Turkey and in the CBA. After brief stints with the New Jersey Nets and the Denver Nuggets, he signed with the New York Knicks in the summer of 1991. December 14 is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... The Magic City, The American Riviera, The Sixth Borough Location of Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida. ... The National Basketball Association, more commonly referred to as the NBA, is the worlds premier mens professional basketball league and one of the major professional sports leagues of North America. ... Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005 Basketball is a sport in which two teams of five players each try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop (the basket) under organized rules. ... Tennessee State University (TSU) is a comprehensive, urban, coeducational land-grant university founded in 1912. ... The Portland Trail Blazers are a National Basketball Association team based in Portland, Oregon. ... 1988 NBA Draft - 28 June 1988 - New York City, New York Round 1 See also: List of NBA Drafts, NBA Draft Categories: | ... The Continental Basketball Association or CBA is a professional mens basketball league in the United States. ... The New Jersey Nets are a National Basketball Association team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey. ... The Denver Nuggets are a National Basketball Association team based in Denver, Colorado. ... The New York Knicks (or New York Knickerbockers) are a National Basketball Association team based in New York, New York. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Under legendary coach Pat Riley, Mason truly blossomed in New York, where he made up an intimidating frontcourt alongside the likes of Patrick Ewing, Charles Oakley and Charles Smith. In 1994, the Knicks got back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1973 but fell in seven games to the Hakeem Olajuwon-led Houston Rockets. He was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in 1996 for Larry Johnson. In 2000, he was sent to the Miami Heat, earning his first and only All-Star Game appearance, and finished his career with the Milwaukee Bucks. He retired in 2003. Pat Riley Patrick James Pat Riley (born March 20, 1945 in Schenectady, New York, United States) is a National Basketball Association (NBA) coach and player who has coached four championship teams, in addition to playing for one. ... Nickname: The Big Apple Official website: City of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area Total 468. ... Ewing blocking out David Robinson. ... Charles Oakley (born December 18, 1963) Cleveland, Ohio is a 6 9 former professional basketball player who played power forward and gained fame in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks in the early 1990s. ... Charles Daniel Smith (born July 16, 1965 in Bridgeport, Connecticut) is a former professional basketball player in the NBA. The 6 10, 230 lb power forward was selected third overall in the 1988 NBA Draft out of the University of Pittsburgh by the Philadelphia 76ers but was immediately traded to... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... The NBA Finals is the championship series of the National Basketball Association, played under a best-of-seven playoff format. ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1973 calendar). ... Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon (born Akeem Abdul Olajuwon on January 21, 1963 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a former professional basketball player whose glory days were with the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association. ... The Houston Rockets are a National Basketball Association team based in Houston, Texas. ... The New Orleans Hornets are a National Basketball Association team based in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The current head coach is Byron Scott. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... The first issue of SLAM Magazine featuring Larry Johnson on the cover Larry Demetric Johnson (born March 14, 1969 in Dallas, Texas) is a former NBA player who spent his career with the Charlotte Hornets and New York Knicks. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The Miami Heat (or the Miami HEAT as the display name is officially rendered) are a National Basketball Association team based in Miami, Florida, USA. // Home arenas Miami Arena (1988-1999) American Airlines Arena (1999-present) Rothstein years In 1987, after some influence from Billy Cunningham, the NBA voted to... The NBA staged its first All-Star Game in the Boston Garden on March 2, 1951. ... The Milwaukee Bucks are a National Basketball Association team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Mason played the power forward position, despite his relatively diminutive stature (he stood at 6' 7" or 201 cm). However, he compensated his lack of size by his impressive musculature, which made him one of the most feared defensive players in the league. In addition to his physical strength, he could rely on a very good court vision and was a precise and effective passer. In 1997, he was selected to the All-NBA Third Team. Kevin Garnett smiles while playing in the NBA for the Minnesota Timberwolves. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII in Roman) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Mason has won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 1995. He was named to the 1996-'97 All-NBA Third Team and to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. He led the league in minutes played in 1995-'96 (3,457), while setting a record in Knicks' history. He also led the league in minutes played per game in 1996-'97 (43.1).

He was selected by the Portland Trailblazers in the 3rd round of the 1988 draft (Nr.53 overall). He started his career in the NBA 1 year later, averaging just 1.8 points for the New Jersey Nets in 21 games. The next season he played only 3 games for the Denver Nuggets. In the summer of 1996 Mason was traded to the Charlotte Hornets. His first season with the team was his best in his NBA career. He recorded career-highs in minutes played (43.1), points (16.2), rebounds (11.4) and assists (5.7) and also 4 triple-doubles (the first in his career). He missed the entire 1998-'99 season due to an injury. He played for the Miami Heat during the 2000-'01 season, averaging 16.1 points and 9.6 rebounds.

He signed with the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2001-'02 season. The team was full of stars already and, adding Mason to the front line, seemed like The force in the East. Due to chemistry and other problems though, the Bucks failed to meet the expectations and didn't even make the playoffs Mason's numbers were down as well: 9.6 ppg, 7.9 rpg.

Mason's son, Anthony Mason Jr., is currently a freshman on the St. Johns Red Storm.

Mason was regarded as a flamboyant character (and was notorious for shaving logos and words into his head). Perhaps it was for that reason that he made a cameo in Woody Allen's movie Celebrity. 2002 Lincoln cent, obverse, proof with cameo Cameo is a method of carving, or an item of jewelry made in this manner. ... Woody Allen. ... Celebrity is a 1998 film directed by Woody Allen. ...