NBA players, coaches mourn the death of Anthony Mason

Miami Heat forward Anthony Mason, left, tries to drive past Charlotte Hornets center P.J. Brown during a game in April 2001.

Feb. 28, 2015 9:18 AM PT

Anthony Mason, whose gritty, defensive playing style was a hallmark of the New York Knicks' teams of the 1990s, died Saturday at the age of 48.

Mason was a favorite among fans and his fellow players. Many players and coaches expressed their condolences and shared their reactions to his death on Twitter:

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Austin Knoblauch

Austin Knoblauch is a senior editor in Sports at the Los Angeles Times, overseeing NFL coverage and digital initiatives. He previously worked as an editor and writer at NFL.com. He initially joined The Times in 2005, serving in various web editing and reporting roles. Knoblauch’s favorite sports are football, hockey and auto racing. He is a native of Southern California and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.

NBA players, coaches mourn the death of Anthony Mason

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