Anthony Mason dies at age of 48 - NBA

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Anthony Mason, a longtime NBA player who helped the New York Knicks reach the
1994 NBA Finals, has died at the age of 48.

A Knicks spokesperson confirmed Mason's death to ESPN. The 13-year NBA
veteran had been diagnosed with congestive heart failure earlier this month.

One of Mason's sons said earlier this week that his father was "getting
better" following multiple heart surgeries.

Mason was a fan favorite during his five-year tenure with the Knicks. The
6-foot-7 forward teamed with Patrick Ewing, Charles Oakley and John Starks to
help the Knicks win the Eastern Conference in 1994 and reach the NBA Finals,
where they lost to the Houston Rockets in seven games.

Mason won the NBA's Sixth Man Award in 1994-95 as a member of the Knicks. He
also played with the Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat
following his stint with the Knicks.

ESPNNewYork.com's Ian Begley contributed to this report.


簡譯

Anthony Mason這位幫助尼克打進1994年冠軍戰的著名硬漢傳出不幸過世，享年48歲。
尼克隊的官方發言人已經證實了他的死訊。

Mason在本月早些時候被確診為充血性心臟衰竭。他其中一個兒子在本週稍早曾表示：
父親在經過接連幾個心臟手術之後，病情已經改善不少。

在效力尼克的五年期間，Mason一直是球迷們的最愛。他和隊友Patrick Ewing,
Charles Oakley 和 John Starks幫助尼克在94年的東區冠軍賽勝出，打進總冠軍賽，
最後在七場苦戰敗給Olajuwan帶領的休士頓火箭隊。

Mason曾於94-95年獲頒最佳第六人的獎項，離開尼克之後，他還曾效力黃蜂、公鹿、
熱火等隊。


May him rest in peace.

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