Oklahoma City cheers for Mason

OKLAHOMA CITY – Desmond Mason was the last Kings starter introduced Thursday night, and he received loud applause in a region that knows him well. Mason played college basketball at Oklahoma State. He was with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008-09 before sustaining a season-ending knee injury in late January. Mason also played in Oklahoma City from 2005 to 2007 when the town became a second home for the displaced New Orleans Hornets after Hurricane Katrina. So it was a nice time for Mason, who chatted with old teammates and friends before and after the Kings' 104-89 exhibition win at Ford Center. Mason said the fans have always been great in Oklahoma City. "We got great support with the Hornets and great support with the Thunder," Mason said. "The situations were different because of the circumstances. With the Hornets, we were displaced, and it was a little chaotic. When Seattle moved (to Oklahoma City last season), I think they had their ...