Anthony Bennett (basketball)

Anthony Harris Bennett (born March 14, 1993) is a Canadian former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He was the first overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, becoming the first Canadian to be drafted number one overall. He played only four seasons in the NBA, averaging 4.4 points, and is often considered the worst number-one pick in league history.

Anthony Bennett
Bennett in 2013
Personal information
Born (1993-03-14) March 14, 1993
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeUNLV (2012–2013)
NBA draft2013: 1st round, 1st overall pick
Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Playing career2013–2023
PositionPower forward
Career history
2013–2014Cleveland Cavaliers
2014–2015Minnesota Timberwolves
2015–2016Toronto Raptors
2015–2016→Raptors 905
2016–2017Brooklyn Nets
2016→Long Island Nets
2017Fenerbahçe
2017Northern Arizona Suns
2017–2018Maine Red Claws
2018–2019Agua Caliente Clippers
2021–2022Hapoel Jerusalem
2022Kaohsiung Steelers
2022–2023Hsinchu JKO Lioneers
2023Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers
Career highlights and awards
  • EuroLeague champion (2017)
  • AP honorable mention All-American (2013)
  • MWC Freshman of the Year (2013)
  • First-team All-MWC (2013)
  • McDonald's All-American (2012)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Canada
FIBA AmeriCup
2015 Mexico City
Pan American Games
2015 Toronto
FIBA World U17 Cup
2010 Hamburg Under-17
FIBA Americas U16 Championship
2009 Mendoza Under-16
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