NBA players mourn the loss of Anthony Mason on Twitter

Former NBA player Anthony Mason died early Saturday morning. He was 48. A number of former and current NBA players shared their thoughts about Mason on Twitter.

SI Wire | Feb 28, 2015

NBA players mourn the loss of Anthony Mason on Twitter /

Former NBA player Anthony Mason died early Saturday morning. He was 48. News of his death was first reported by the New York Daily News and confirmed by The Associated Press. A number of former and current NBA players shared their thoughts about Mason on Twitter.

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant

RIP Anthony Mason
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) February 28, 2015

Former Knicks player Charles Oakley

MY MAN MY MAN A. MASON R.I.P, WE GONNA MISS U BROTHER
— Charles Oakley (@CharlesOakley34) February 28, 2015

Former Knicks player Clyde Frazier

It's a sad day to hear the passing of Anthony Mason. #Knicks fans please pray for his family. It's hard losing a loved one
— Walt Clyde Frazier (@WaltFrazier) February 28, 2015

Former Pacers guard Reggie Miller

Been such a heavy heart lately in the NBA family, especially now with the passing of Anthony Mason. Thoughts and prayers to the family..
— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) February 28, 2015

Pelicans guard Eric Gordon

#rip anthonymason
— Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) February 28, 2015

Suns guard Brandon Knight

Rip Anthony Mason. 1 of the toughest players to play the game. Prayers to family and friends.
— Brandon Knight (@Goodknight11) February 28, 2015

Former NBA player and coach Mark Jackson

Praying for the Family, Friends, and Fans of My former teammate Anthony Mason. #RIPBro
— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) February 28, 2015

Former NBA guard Baron Davis

R.I.P Ant Mason. One of the best teammates i ever had.. Heart of Gold and heart of Fire!! lots of laughs and arguing about NY vs LA #REAL1
— Baron Davis (@BaronDavis) February 28, 2015

Kings center Reggie Evans

R.I.P Anthony Mason 🙏🙏🙏🙏.
— ReggieEvans30 (@ReggieEvans30) February 28, 2015

Former NBA player Jermaine O'Neal

It's been a tuff week for then nba family losing 2 outstanding people in Jerome Kersey and now anthony mason.
— Jermaine O'Neal (@jermaineoneal) February 28, 2015

I grew up watching these guys on TV and had a chance to play against them! Both were talented players but even better men! #GoneToSoon #RIP
— Jermaine O'Neal (@jermaineoneal) February 28, 2015

Former NBA player Bruce Bowen

One of the Hardest Working guys who backed down from nothing has played his final minute. RIP A Mason, was a pleasure being a teammate.....
— Bruce Bowen (@Bowen12) February 28, 2015

Former NBA player Donyell Marshall

Former Nuggets guard Julius Hodge