Anthony George Douglas Mason was born on 14 December 1966 in Miami, Florida. He died on 28 February 2015. He is mostly known as an American professional basketball player, which has probably had the biggest impact on his total net worth. In his 13-year career he played for several NBA teams, as well as some European teams.
So, just how rich was Anthony Mason? Well, as of early 2016, the American’s net worth is estimated to be over $17 million by sources, the larger part of his wealth having come from his contracts with NBA teams. His grand basketball career aside, he appeared in several films, TV series and music videos, which furthermore had a big impact on his wealth. His assets make him one of the richest sportsmen in the industry. Mason has also signed profitable endorsement deals with some large companies, who have been attracted by his basketball skills and screen appearances.
Anthony Mason Net Worth $17 Million
Anthony was born in Miami, where he spent most of his childhood. He played college football for the Tennessee State University from 1984 to 1988. Same year, the Portland Trail Blazers drafted him in the third round as the team’s 53rd overall pick, but he made his debut for a professional team in Europe, where he played for Efes Pilsen for one year. His career lasted for 13 years during which he played for several NBA teams. He is probably mostly known as the New York Nicks player. He had an average of 10.8 points and 8.3 rebounds and was even given the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in 1995. In 2001, he took part in NBA All-Star game. He finished his career with 9,656 points, 7,279 rebounds and 2,963 assists. He apparently earned more than $40 million during his career, but owed more than $1.8 million in state and federal taxes, which he had a problem with, according to a report from 2009. Having this in mind, Mason became a life insurance marketing specialist because he wanted to help others not to make the same mistake as he did. He was in the section that provided protection to numerous high-level amateur prospects, caring for their future earnings as a professional. His trademark was to cut words and designs into his hair. In early 2015, Mason suffered from a massive heart attack. He died several weeks later surrounded by his four children and his mother. New York City Council approved the city’s street to be renamed after the Knicks’ grand player.
Not much is known concerning his personal life, because he was a very private person who hardly ever talked about his personal life in his interviews to media. Aside from basketball he was also a huge baseball fan. He had four children. His two sons are both basketball players, like their father. Anthony Mason Jr. plays for the Miami Heat. Another son, Antoine, is an American basketball player who plays for Apollon Limassol.
