Biography of Anthony Bennett[Age, Height, Wife, Kids, Family, Salary, Award & Net worth ]

Anthony Harris Bennett is a Canadian basketball player who plays as a power forward for the Kaohsiung Steelers of the P. League+.

The player started playing basketball for Mountain Slate Academy, Beckley, West Virginia, and then he transferred to the basketball preparatory academy Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada.

Then, Bennett played for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in the 2012-2013 season. However, he injured his shoulder halfway through the season, which restricted his playing duration in the games.

Later, Bennett declared for the 2013 NBA draft, where he was selected as the first overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Since then, he has played for several teams, including the Minnesota Timberwolves, Toronto Raptors, and Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Please read the entire article to get detailed information about Anthony Bennett. But, prior to that, below mentioned are some quick facts about the player.

Quick Facts:

Anthony Bennett: Early Life, Family & Education:

On March 14, 1993, Anthony Bennett was born in Toronto, Canada, to parents Delroy Harris and Edith Bennett.

Similarly, he had two elder siblings; a sister named Danielle Bennett and a half-brother named Sheldon Lewis.

His mother was an immigrant single mother who worked two jobs to look after the family. She worked at a hospital and a mental health facility. She was born in Jamaica and played netball, and ran track and field during her teenage.

Anthony was raised in the Jane and Finch neighborhood of Toronto before moving to Brampton at the age of ten.

He was always interested in sports due to his mother’s influence and started to play basketball at a very young age.

High School & College Career

Anthony went to Brampton’s Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School. He traveled to Beckley, West Virginia, at the age of 16, to play basketball at Mountain State Academy.

After the school closed a year later, Anthony moved to Henderson, Nevada, to play for the basketball preparatory academy Findlay Prep. Further, the Canadian player was the #1 forward and #7 overall in the high school class of 2012.

He narrowed down his choices to the University of Oregon and the University of Nevada for college before joining the University of Nevada in Las Vegas.

Bennett appeared in 35 games for the University of Nevada in Las Vegas Runnin’ Rebels during the 2012–13 season.

He started as the power forward most of the time, but he also played small forward on occasion. However, the player was sidelined for most of the season due to a shoulder ailment.

Furthermore, his minutes were cut to allow him to rest and he even came off the bench in a few games. Sadly, UNLV lost in the second round to California after making it to the NCAA tournament.

In April 2013, Anthony declared for the NBA draft.

Professional Career

Anthony was one of thirteen players invited to the NBA draft green room, indicating that he was considered to be a first-round choice. The Cleveland Cavaliers selected him first overall, the first Canadian ever to achieve the feat.

However, after a string of lackluster performances to start his rookie season, he was dubbed one of the worst first overall picks in NBA history by some.

Afterward, Bennett was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves on August 23, 2014, in a three-team deal involving the Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers.

Anthony then signed a one-year contract with his hometown Toronto Raptors on September 28, 2015.

The veteran was waived by the Raptors on March 1, 2016, due to his failure to grasp the fast-moving world of the NBA, despite the team’s best efforts.

Later, Bennet signed a 2-year contract with the Brooklyn Nets on July 14, 2016, and made his debut appearance for them on October 29.

Despite several efforts, his game did not seem to improve. As a result, the Nets waived him on January 9, 2017.

Since then, he has also played for Fenerbahçe (2017), Northern Arizona Suns (2017), Maine Red Claws (2017–18), Agua Caliente Clippers (2018–19), and Hapoel Jerusalem (2021–22).

Presently, he plays for the Kaohsiung Steelers of the Taiwanese P. League+. He joined the team on February 9, 2022.

He became the NBA’s highest-drafted player to play professionally in Taiwan as a result of the trade.

Did Anthony Bennett play for the National Team?

Bennett competed in the FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship in 2009.

Likewise, Anthony also competed in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship in 2010. The player helped Canada win bronze medals in both tournaments.

He was listed on the Canadian national team roster for the Pan American Games in 2015. He certainly played a major role in helping Canada bag the silver medal with 15.6 points and 10.4 rebounds per game.

However, the Canadian national team lost to Brazil in the finals.

Anthony Bennett: Injuries and Setbacks

Despite a fantastic start to his career as the first overall pick, the player has suffered a lot of injuries and thus seen many setbacks in his professional career.

During his college career, a lot of minutes were cut off of his time on the court to allow him to rest due to different injuries.

For instance, halfway through his college season, the young star met with a shoulder injury which forced him to sit on the bench for most of the time.

Moreover, Anthony Bennett had to undergo sleep apnea and asthma surgery in May of 2013 after declaring for the NBA draft.

Besides, while playing for the Timberwolves, he was ruled out for two weeks on February 21, 2015, after injuring his right ankle the day before in a match against the Phoenix Suns.

Furthermore, he underwent arthroscopic knee surgery while in Hapoel Jerusalem before he was waived on October 9, 2021.

The veteran player has not been able to live up to people’s expectations indeed due to the different injuries and setbacks he has faced in his career.

Anthony Bennett: Relationships

Anthony lives a very private life and most of his private affairs are not known to the outside world.

Moreover, Anthony is never known to have a girlfriend. He does not have a single photo on any of his social media profiles with someone he’s dating.

We can not be sure if the basketball star has never dated anyone or if he likes to keep his private life to himself.

Due to several setbacks in his career, the star is completely focused and devoted to his game and does not have enough time to maintain a relationship with a love interest.

Anthony Bennett: Physical Features

Anthony Bennett, the basketball player, was born on March 14, 1993, under the astrological sign of Pisces. Hence, he is 29 years old.

The player has an athletic build and a height of 6 feet and 8 inches. Similarly, his listed weight is 111 kg (245 lbs). Moreover, the basketball star has Black eyes and dark hair.

Anthony has several tattoos all over his body. He has also inked his body with graphics that pay homage to his hometown, Toronto.

Anthony Bennett: Income & Networth

Bennett has not disclosed his net worth officially. However, looking at his basketball career, it is estimated that his net worth is around $1 million.

His current salaries and endorsements are not known and the player does not post much about his daily life on the internet. So, it is very challenging to estimate his net worth.

Apart from basketball, Bennett also makes money from his clothing brand Royalty Collection. However, the structure of the company and his earnings from it are not known.

Awards & Recognitions

Despite a promising start to his career, Bennett has not been able to grow as per the fans’ expectations due to several factors. Due to this, he has not been able to bag many notable awards.

However, some of the worthy aways and recognitions received by him are as follows:

• 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)

Social Media Presence

• Twitter – 50 thousand Followers (As of May 2022)
• Facebook – 21 thousand Followers (As of May 2022)
• Instagram – 68 thousand Followers (As of May 2022)

Frequently Asked Questions

Anthony used to play basketball with his friends in his childhood. However, he mentions that he never thought much about being a professional basketball player.

Later, when he got taller and everyone around him pushed him to play basketball, the player entered the NBA.

Does Anthony have children?

No, Anthony does not have a prior dating history and has no known children.

Why was Anthony Bennett compared to Larry Johnson?

He was compared to Larry because Larry was the number one overall pick in the 1991 NBA draft, and both of them had gone to the same university.