Honors bestowed upon Knicks fan favorite, Anthony Mason, with the naming of a street close to his childhood residence
In a heartfelt ceremony, the street corner of Rockaway Boulevard and 147th Street in South Jamaica, Queens, was renamed Anthony Mason Way. The event was a symbol of Anthony Mason Jr.'s efforts to honour his father's memory, who passed away last year due to severe heart problems.
Anthony Mason Jr., a former St. John's, D-League, and European player, was joined by his four children, Anthony Jr., Antoine, Aryana, and Armon, other family members, politicians, community members, and a former teammate, John Starks. Armon, in a touching tribute, had his father's No. 14 shaved on one side of his head and "Lil Mase" on the other.
Mason Jr. founded the nonprofit "Family on Three" to teach kids how to excel, inspired by his father's legacy. He is considered a role model by his children, who stated he was always present at every game and practice. The street naming ceremony was made possible, in part, by the primary sponsor, Ruben Wills, and the support of state senator Leroy Comrie, who assisted in making Mason Jr.'s idea a reality following a petition.
Anthony Mason Jr. played in the NBA for 13 years and was a one-time All-Star. His father, too, was a local hero, winning a PSAL title with Springfield Gardens and making a significant impact on the community. The street named after Anthony Mason is the block where he and his mother, Mary, lived for part of his teens and early 20s.
After the ceremony, John Starks expressed that Queens meant everything to Mason. Starks added that Mason Sr. would be proud of the community's display of love. Wills noted that Mason Sr. wasn't "afraid, as most celebrities are, of people coming up and speaking to you."
Mason Jr. initiated the process to name the court after his father last year. The sign on the pole at the corner of Rockaway Boulevard and 147th Street was unveiled as "Anthony Mason Way." The street sign is located on the block that stretches from Rockaway to 123rd Avenue.
Anthony Mason Jr. considers his father to be a big role model for the community, and the street naming ceremony was a testament to the enduring impact of his father's life and legacy.
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