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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 . 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. 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 ''. |
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