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What Happened To Former NBA 1st Overall Pick Anthony Bennett?
Feb 18, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Anthony Bennett (15) celebrates with guard C.J. Miles (0) during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Cavaliers defeated the Sixers 114-85. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-Imagn Images Howard Smith-Imagn Images
Anthony Bennett was the first pick in the 2013 NBA Draft out of UNLV. At the time, he was seen as a surprising choice to be the top pick. Bennett was only with the Cavs for one season before getting traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He finished his 52 games in Cleveland with averages of 4.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per contest while shooting 35.6% from the field and 24.5% from the three-point range. Via Mike Korzemba (on November 14, 2021): "In just 14 Games, Evan Mobley has ALREADY scored more points with the Cavaliers (218) than former #1 Overall Pick Anthony Bennet did in his entire Cavaliers Career (217)... Wow" At 32, Bennett is still playing basketball overseas, as Alberto De Roa of HoopsHype reported that he has signed with Al-Najma SC for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. After his stint with the Cavs, Bennett played three more seasons in the NBA for the Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors (and Timberwolves). His NBA career averages were 4.4 points and 3.1 rebounds per contest while shooting 39.2% f

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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