Anthony Bennett

Basketball player, NBA first overall pick

Anthony Bennett - Basketball player, NBA first overall pick
Born

March 14th, 1993
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A former basketball player, played college basketball for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels. Selected as the first overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Played for multiple NBA teams including the Minnesota Timberwolves, Toronto Raptors, and the Brooklyn Nets. Competed internationally, representing Canada in international competitions.

First overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft

Played for the Cleveland Cavaliers

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