A couple weeks ago a report of Knicks legend Anthony Mason suffering multiple heart attacks fighting for his life came about which saddend every basketball fan of course. Some good news coming from Mason’s son:
I actually spoke to him today,” Antoine Mason told the website on Monday. “He can’t talk yet, but he can hear things and respond by blinking and shaking his head and things like that. When I talked to him, my mom and him, they’re telling me he’s getting better. – New York Post
Mason known as a hard nosed player is living up to that characteristic off the court too with this latest hurdle, and he is not going down without a fight. Mason reportedly went through multiple surgeries and is suffering from congestive heart failure.
Mason is most recognized in his career for his time with The New York Knicks where he won The Sixth Man Of The Year Award back in 1995. Mason also named to the NBA All Defensive Second team in 1997 could do a little bit of everything score, rebound, and defend. Former Knicks teammate John Starks shed some light on the situation as well.
He was a hard-nosed player. We came to the Knicks around the same time and he fought for everything he got in this league as well as growing up,” Starks said during the 16th Annual Knicks Bowl at Chelsea Piers. “He’s fighting right now for his life, and I believe he’s going to pull through.-New York Post
With the latest news of Anthony Mason showing signs of progress it certainly is comforting, but we know he has a long road ahead of him. Let’s hope Mason can fight through this and make a full recovery.
