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Tonight if you’re in Queens, NYC and want to come celebrate the Knicks championship win join us at 🎀🏠Dolly House Mondays 💙🧡
Drink & Bottle Specials All Night #nycparties #dancehall #Queens

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[The NYC Basketball History Project @nycbbhistory]

ANTHONY MASON

Anthony George Douglas Mason was born in Miami, Florida, December 14, 1966, but spent most of his childhood in Queens, New York. He attended nearby Springfield Gardens High School and became an instant sensation, earning PSAL All-City honors.
Mason accepted a college scholarship to Tennessee State University where he had an outstanding collegiate career drawing the attention of NBA scouts.

The 6'8" 250 lb. power forward was a ferocious, physical rebounder, who had a nice shooting touch, could also put the ball on the floor, and passed well. That kind of strength, combined with those refined basketball skills, could get a player drafted into the NBA! The Portland Trailblazers chose him in the 3rd round of the 1988 draft, but were not happy enough to keep him. He played in Turkey, a season with the Nets, a season with Denver, a season in Venezuela, and one with the Long Island Surf, before coming home to play 5 seasons with the NY Knicks.

His 13 years in the NBA included the New Jersey Nets, Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Miami Heat averaging 10.8 points and 8.3 in his career.
Mason won the NBA 6th Man of the Year Award in 1995 and led the NBA in minutes played in the following two seasons. In 1997, he was named to the All-NBA Third Team and the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. He was selected to the 2001 NBA All-Star Game. Mason was a member of the 1993–94 New York Knicks team that reached the NBA Finals.

He was a beloved fan favorite, and was himself blessed to play so successfully in front of his hometown NYC crowd!
Anthony Mason had a heart attack in early February 2015 and was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. He died soon after on February 28, 2015, in New York City at the age of 48. RIP Anthony Mason. A NY Knick to remember during this time!

[NBA @NBA]

Two championship dads 😁🏆

[The Jobfather ® 🇯🇲🇨🇦🇬🇧 @TheJobfather__]

I love it when the King of New York has Jamaican heritage.

Patrick Ewing. Biggie. Brunson.

[NBA @NBA]

CHAMPAGNE SHOWERS with @nbafinalstrophy 🍾

Congrats, @nyknicks!

[NBA @NBA]

OG AURA 😎✨

OG Anunoby can't stop smiling as New York takes home their first NBA Championship in 53 years!

[NBA @NBA]

JOB FINISHED 🥳🍾

THE 2026 NBA FINALS MVP CELEBRATES NEW YORK'S FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP In 53 YEARS.

[NBA @NBA]

Josh Hart and his family during portraits 🧡💙

[NEW YORK KNICKS @nyknicks]

Picture Perfect 🏆

[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

This father-son moment between Jalen and Rick Brunson 🥹

Doesn't get better than this ❤️

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@JozuJoestarr I keep saying it that man is Good Luck!🍀

[NEW YORK KNICKS @nyknicks]

for the boroughs and Knicks fans around the world 🏆

[NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA]

HISTORY FOR THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭

Jordan Clarkson is the first player of Filipino descent to win an NBA championship!

[speedy @SpeedyMorman]

NYC bout to have the best summer since 2016 its uppppppp

[NEW YORK KNICKS @nyknicks]

job’s done ✅

[Historical Africa @historical_Afr]

Viola Fletcher, the last living witness of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has passed away at 111. Her legacy of strength and survival will never be forgotten. 🕊️🙏🏾

[Winter @LeftyWinter]

< Becomes Mayor
< Balances the budget
< Lowers rent, groceries, cost of living
< Knicks win first championship in over 53-year years

[Josh Hart @joshhart]

FROM NOW ON ADDRESS ME AS CHAMP! 🧡💙