Anthony G. Mason Jr. (born January 25, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player in the United States and France. He is from Memphis, Tennessee.

Anthony Mason Jr.
Personal information
Born (1987-01-25) January 25, 1987 (age 37)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High schoolFairley (Memphis, Tennessee)
CollegeSt. John's (2005–2010)
NBA draft2010: undrafted
Playing career2011–2015
PositionPower forward
Career history
2011–2012Sioux Falls Skyforce
2012–2013Capo d'Orlando
2013Guaros de Lara
2013–2014Sioux Falls Skyforce
2014–2015Apollon Limassol

Personal life

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Mason's father, Anthony Mason was a basketball player for the New York Knicks. Mason currently operates a charity called Family One, Two, Three.[1] His brother Antoine, was a standout basketball player at Niagara University.

Basketball

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Mason, played on the St. John's University Red Storm basketball team.[2] He completed his eligibility for the 2009–10 St. John's Red Storm, and he went on to try out with the Miami Heat,[3] before playing for teams such as the Sioux Falls Skyforce.[4] In the NBDL, he averaged 16.7 points per game.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Basketball Alum Anthony Mason Jr. Plans on Changing Children's Lives One Jump Shot at a Time - Novella".
  2. ^ "Anthony Mason Jr. Bio – REDSTORMSPORTS.COM – St. John's University Official Athletic Site". cstv.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2009. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  3. ^ "HEAT Signs Anthony Mason Jr". NBA.com. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  4. ^ "Anthony Mason #22 Forward". NBA.com. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  5. ^ Schlosser, Keith (September 28, 2013). "Anthony Mason Jr. To Play for Knicks' NBADL Squad?".
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