Desmond Mason

Desmond Mason is a small forward for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Desmond Tremaine Mason
2. Born: October 11, 1977
3. Birthplace: Waxahachie, Texas
4. Height: 6' 7"
5. Weight: 224 lbs
6. Postion: Small Forward
7. High school: Waxahachie High School
8. College: Oklahoma State University
9. Draft year: 2000

Early Life

Desmond Tremaine Mason was born in Waxahachie, Texas, on October 11, 1977, and he went on to attend high school at Waxahachie. He continued his education at Oklahoma State University. In 2000, Mason was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics with the seventeenth pick in the NBA Draft.¹

Pro Career

In his first season with the SuperSonics, Mason appeared in 78 games and averaged 5.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 19.5 minutes per game. In 2001, Mason won the NBA slam dunk contest. Mason was traded in 2003 with Gary Payton to the Milwaukee Bucks for Ray Allen, Ronald Murray, Kevin Ollie and a draft pick. Mason was traded again in 2002, to the New Orleans Hornets for Jamaal Magloire. In 2007, Mason returned to the Bucks as a free agent. In his career, Mason has averaged 12.5 points and 4.5 rebounds a game. ²

Desmond Mason Timeline

• October 11, 1977: Born
• 2000: Debuted with Seattle SuperSonics
• 2003: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks
• 2005: Traded to New Orleans Hornets
• 2007: Signed by Milwaukee Bucks
• 2008: Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder

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