Should Felton Be Shooting So Much?
. Knicks point guard Raymond Felton is converting fewer than 40 percent of his field goal attempts on a team that collectively shoots 45 percent from the field.
Mason Calm As Knicks Take Opener
AS usual, Anthony Mason had a message carved in his hair. The latest was Only 1 Judge, presumably a reference to a power higher than back-page tabloid headlines that have been forecasting a duel between Mason and Larry Johnson. The two men were traded for each other before this season. Last night their teams met in the first game of the playoffs, but the two men were mostly ships passing in the night.. George Vecsey Sports of The Times column on Charlotte Hornets basketball player Anthony Mason in view of New York Knicks 109-99 victory over Hornets in Game 1 of their NBA playoff series; contends that Mason is more mature player with Hornets than he was with Knicks; photo (M)
Anthony Mason Getting Better After Heart Attack, Son Says.
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) ��� New York Knicks fan favorite Anthony Mason is showing improvement after suffering a heart attack earlier this month, his son Antoine told AL.com. ���I actually spoke to him (Monday),��� said��.
Anthony Mason, Former Knicks Forward, Dies at 48
Former New York Knick Anthony Mason died early Saturday morning, weeks after he was taken to an area hospital with heart troubles, a team spokesman confirmed. Mason was 48 years old. Mason had reportedly been struggling with heart problems in .
Mason Spends Day in Jail After Scuffling With Police
Anthony Mason, the former Knick, was arrested early yesterday after a scuffle on a Manhattan street with 10 police officers. The incident left three officers slightly injured. The 6-foot-7-inch, 250-pound forward was charged with second-degree assault, a felony that carries a maximum penalty of seven years in prison. He also faces misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest, menacing and disorderly conduct.
Anthony Mason, who helped Knicks reach 1994 NBA Finals, dead at 48
Anthony Mason, the burly power forward whose physical play personified the Knicks of the mid-1990s, died early Saturday morning. He was 48 years old. Mason spent 13 years in the NBA, but he was best known for his time with the Knicks. He had been .
U.S. JUDGE UPHOLDS SPEECH ON CAMPUS
Ruling that even racist and obnoxious student performances are protected by the First Amendment, a Federal judge has overturned the suspension of a fraternity at George Mason University that had run an ugly woman contest where a white man dressed in drag and blackface. The judge, Claude M. Hilton, of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, on Tuesday rejected the universitys argument that the Sigma Chi fraternity should be suspended for two years.
Former NY Knicks Player ANTHONY MASON Dead At 48 Years.
The New York Knicks say Anthony Mason, a rugged power forward who was a defensive force for several NBA teams in the 1990s, has died. He was 48. Knicks spokesman Jonathan Supranowitz confirmed Masons death,��.
Knicks great Anthony Mason dead at 48
Anthony Mason, the Queens-bred hard-nosed Knicks great whose toughness exemplified those gritty teams of the mid-1990s, died Friday night at the age of 48, according to a statement released by his family. Mason attended Springfield Gardens High .
ANTHONY MASON Is In Bad Shape - Deadspin
Former NBA player Anthony Mason, best known for his defense and physical play on those bruising mid-90s Knicks teams, is reportedly in critical condition after suffering a heart attack, according to multiple media reports.
Former Knicks Player Anthony Mason Dead At Age 48
NEW YORK (AP) ��� Anthony Mason, the rugged power forward who was a defensive force in the NBA from the 1990s into the early 21st century, has died. He was 48. The Knicks confirmed Masons death, which was first reported Saturday by the New York .
From Diabelli, a Variety of Variations
Pianists from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University will perform seldom-heard pieces by composers including Schubert, Czerny and Liszt at Weill Recital Hall.
Former Knicks star ANTHONY MASON dies at 48
Just a few days after his son reported he was getting better following a massive heart attack, former Knicks forward Anthony Mason died Saturday morning at 48. Mason, a defensive star who helped the Knicks reach the 1994 NBA Finals, had undergone .
Pacers and George Pass Knicks on Their Way Up
Six months after Indiana beat the Knicks in the playoffs, it is obvious that the Pacers and their young star Paul George have taken a leap forward while New York has regressed.. Off the Dribble column; Indiana Pacers and their young star Paul George have taken a leap forward, while New York Knicks have regressed, since the two teams met six months ago in the playoffs.
Knicks’ Defense: Same Plan, Better Execution
The Knicks won Game 2 by double-teaming the Pacers in the post and mobbing dribblers on pick-and-rolls, which, Kenyon Martin said, was also the plan in Game 1.. Off The Dribble blog maintains that New York Knicks won Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against Indiana Pacers by double-teaming the Pacers in the post and mobbing dribblers on pick-and-rolls.
In the End, No Substitute for Anthony
. The Knicks had a chance to steal a game from the Thunder on Thursday night, but ended up a point short without their injured leading scorer, Carmelo Anthony.
ANTHONY MASON, Retired NBA Player and Knicks Star, Dies at 48
Retired NBA forward and self-made player Anthony Mason, a five-season veteran of the New York Knicks, died early Saturday, reports The New York Daily News. He was 48. ESPN previously reported that Mason was literally fighting for his life following.
Former New York Knick Anthony Mason Dies At Age 48.
The New York Knicks say Anthony Mason, a rugged power forward who was a defensive force for several NBA teams in the 1990s, has died.
Edgy Knick Anthony Mason Was True to the City
Anthony Mason died at 48 on a day when St. Johns beat Georgetown, a season-affirming victory of 1980s vintage. That happened to be the time when a teenage Mason was growing into his muscular body, setting out on the long and winding road to Madison .
Nets Stop Big Rally From the Pistons to Preserve a Win
Mason Plumlee had 10 points in the fourth quarter as the Nets were able to hold off the Pistons in a tight finish at Barclays Center.. NBA Roundup; Brooklyn Nets defeat Detroit Pistons, 110-105; other pro basketball scores noted.
Former Knicks player Anthony Mason dies at 48 | WREG.com
. Knicks player Anthony Mason dies at 48. Anthony Mason. (CBS) Former Knicks player Anthony Mason died Saturday at the age of 48 after battling congestive heart failure for nearly a month, a team spokesman confirmed.
Surrogate dad: ANTHONY MASON has fighting spirit to survive.
and he said, Im here to play basketball, ��� Fielder said of his first encounter with Anthony Mason. ���I said, Well, you dont look like a basketball player. You look like a bookworm.��� That bookworm grew into an NBA All-Star,��.
Lupica: Anthony Mason, who gave heart to Knicks, dead at 48
Anthony Mason, who died Saturday at age 48, never let his guard down during RON FREHM/AP Anthony Mason, who died Saturday at age 48, never let his guard down during his NBA career because he knew he was never supposed to be in the league in .
ANTHONY MASON suffers massive heart attack | New York Post
Anthony Mason, the self-proclaimed ���Locksmith��� whose defense and bruising play became a staple of the Pat Riley Knicks teams in the 1990s, is critically ill following a massive heart attack,.
ANTHONY MASON, Bruising Knicks Forward, Dies at 48
Anthony Mason, a muscular, bellicose forward whose bruising play helped the Knicks reach the National Basketball Association finals in 1994, died early Saturday morning in Manhattan. He was 48. Masons death was confirmed by Jonathan Supranowitz, .
Former New York Knicks Star Anthony Mason Passes Away.
The NBA world lost a great one on February 28 when Anthony Mason passed away.
RIP ANTHONY MASON | The Big Lead
1996 Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 3: Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks Anthony Mason died this morning at the age of 48 after suffering massive heart attack earlier this month. The hulking 67��� forward spent time��.
No Carmelo Anthony, No Hope as Knicks Fall to Another Lowly Team
With Anthony sitting out again, the Knicks lost at Orlando and entered their All-Star break with a 10-43 record, the worst in the N.B.A.. Orlando Magic defeat New York Knicks, 89-83.
Mason Finally Gets It: Hes in Big Time Now
Anthony Mason has finally realized he is a big-time player and wants to shed his small-time attitude. The day after he was ejected from the Knicks home opener for tossing some choice comments toward the replacement officials, Mason apologized to his teammates and to the fans for essentially being himself on the court.
In the End, No Substitute for Anthony
With Carmelo Anthony injured, out of the lineup and unable to carry them through crunch time, the Knicks had an opportunity to explore a few alternatives on offense in the final minutes of their 1-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. Coach Mike Woodson called plays for all the would-be Anthony replacements, but Amar’e Stoudemire, J.R. Smith and Raymond Felton managed only 4 points on eight trips down the floor in the final four minutes of action. The Knicks scored just 13 points in the fourth quarter.
Former New York Knicks forward ANTHONY MASON stable.
Former New York Knicks forward Anthony Mason is in stable condition following last weeks heart attack and follow-up procedures, his son said in a statement.
Hes Here, Hes There, Hes in Your Face!
If Anthony Mason has his way, it is going to be a special season. The Knicks will win the championship. Mason will get the new contract he wants, giving him long-term financial security. He will make the National Basketball Associations all-defensive team. Basically, the versatile forward will have the best season of his career. Thinking big is one thing. Delivering is another. But coming off a stellar performance during the Knicks playoff run, Mason feels poised to have the best season of his career. And he will use almost anything, or anyone, for motivation. Like the people who never thought he would make the N.B.A. when he wasnt drafted after college. Like the people who questioned his attitude after he was suspended for three games by the Knicks in April.
Stoudemire, With a Reshaped Game, Is Fitting in Nicely
. After struggling last season, the Knicks front-line stars - Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler - are now dominating together on offense.
Anthony Mason dies at 48; Kobe Bryant, others mourn former Knick (updated)
Anthony Mason, a fan favorite who epitomized the burly, bruising New York Knicks teams of the 1990s, died Saturday morning at the age of 48. Mason, a 13-year NBA veteran, had been hospitalized earlier this month with congestive heart failure and .
Former Knick ANTHONY MASON dies at 48 - Rappler
Former New York Knicks favorite Anthony Mason passed away after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
Anthony Davis, Now on the World Stage, Is the Next Superstar
Davis’s “unbelievable feet” make him an unusually versatile big man, Team USA Coach Mike Krzyzewski said.. Analysis; NBA standout Anthony Davis has emerged as a leader and perhaps the best player of the Americans heading to Spain to play in the FIBA World Cup.
Mason Denies Charges In Statutory Rape Case
Anthony Mason was released from jail on $20,000 bail last night after being arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on charges of statutory rape, sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. Afterward, his lawyer flatly denied that Mason had committed any wrongdoing. Im saying these girls are lying, the lawyer, Frank Rothman, said. This is all about money, money, the chance to hit the lotto.. Charlotte Hornets basketball player Anthony Mason is released from jail on $20,000 bail after being arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on charges of statutory rape, sexual abuse and endangering welfare of a child; his lawyer flatly denies that Mason is guilty of any wrongdoing (M)
Police Question Mason On a Day of Distraction
It has been a problem-filled season for the Knicks, so in that respect, today was typical. As the Knicks practiced for Thursdays critical game in Cleveland, they had to guard against an off-court distraction involving Anthony Mason.
Former Knick Anthony Mason Dead At 48
���For five seasons, Anthony Mason proudly donned a Knicks uniform like no other of his era. His New York City roots, his passion for the City game, his desire to win and his tenacity for defense made him a fan-favorite across the five boroughs, and.
R.I.P. Anthony Mason, Soul of the 90s
For me, that was Anthony Mason, an often unstoppable and irascible force of will that defined the brutish and flawed Knicks of the 90s. Mason passed away late last night at the age of 48 after battling congestive heart failure, and I cant help but.
Reactions to death of Knicks fan favorite Anthony Mason
First, I want to thank all those who offered prayers and well-wishes for my Father, our family really appreciated it, Anthony Mason Jr. said in a statement released via St. Johns. Overnight New York City and the world lost a legend, a friend, a.
Ex-NBA forward ANTHONY MASON in stable condition after.
Anthony Mason, a rugged forward whose hard-charging, take-no-prisoners approach made him a fan favorite on the court, especially during his time with Pat Rileys New York Knicks, is reportedly in stable condition after��.
John Starks heartfelt message for improving Anthony Mason
Former Knick Anthony Masons condition is ���improving,��� according to his son, Antoine Mason. The Auburn senior basketball player told Alabama.com his 48-year-old dad remains in critical condition after a heart.
Corrections
A sports picture caption in some copies yesterday about the Knicks-Cavaliers game misidentified the Knick player being defended. He was Anthony Mason, not Derek Harper.
Love of Mason went beyond the court
It is good to remember snapshots like this today, as we remember Anthony Mason, who died Saturday at age 48, succumbing at last to a massive heart attack. It was, after all, Masons enormous heart that earned him everything he would get in basketball.
40-0 in Sight, Baylor Turns Focus to Stanford
. No one has done what Baylor is two games from accomplishing: finishing perfect and winning an N.C.A.A.-record 40 games.
Roundup: ANTHONY MASON in Critical Condition, 60 Minutes.
Anthony Mason is fighting for his life after a heart attack. [NY Daily News]. About the Pittsburgh Steelers security fixer known. Desmond Mason is now a successful artist. [New York Post]. Heres a shitty list ranking all the SNL��.
Former Knicks forward ANTHONY MASON dies from heart.
NEW YORK (PIX11) ��� Former New York Knick Anthony Mason has died at 48 years old after a heart attack, a spokesperson for the Knicks told ESPN. Mason had been diagnosed with congestive heart failure earlier this��.
Former NY Knick Anthony Mason dies
NEW YORK (AP) ��� The New York Knicks say Anthony Mason , a rugged power forward who was a defensive force for several NBA teams in the 1990s, has died. He was 48. Knicks spokesman Jonathan Supranowitz confirmed Masons death, which was first .
Mason Is Facing 3 Charges In Assault
Anthony Mason, the former Knick who now plays for the Charlotte Hornets, was arrested on Monday night in New Orleans and charged with inciting a riot, assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest, the police said yesterday. The incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. Monday when New Orleans police officers responded to an argument between two groups of men in the French Quarter. The police said that when officers tried to separate the men, who were apparently arguing over women, Mason struck one of the officers without provocation.. Charlotte Hornets basketball player Anthony Mason, former Knick, is arrested in New Orleans and charged with inciting riot, assaulting police officer and resisting arrest (M)
Former NBA Player ANTHONY MASON Dies | BlackDoctor
Anthony Mason, a power forward for many NBA teams including the New York Knicks has died at the age of 48.
Anthony Mason, Mo Rivera and NYs 6 best sports Cinderellas
That was why we fell so hard for Anthony Mason, who died Saturday at 48 after suffering a massive heart attack a few weeks ago. The SuperDuperStars in our midst still may set our sporting agenda. But every now and again, we get, as Carl Spackler said, .