Anthony Bennett — The #1 Pick That Basketball Forgot

Anthony Bennett was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft… and almost immediately became one of the most debated careers in basketball history. Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Bennett entered the league with massive expectations. Instead, his rookie season struggles, injuries, conditioning issues, and the sudden return of LeBron James turned his development into a race he was never given time to run. Within just one year, the former UNLV star was traded — and the “bust” label followed him everywhere he went. But what actually happened? In this documentary, we break down Anthony Bennett’s entire basketball journey: • His rise in Toronto and dominance at Findlay Prep • His standout season at UNLV • The shocking 2013 NBA Draft selection • His difficult rookie year with the Cavaliers • The Kevin Love trade and Minnesota stint • Why confidence, injuries, and expectations mattered more than talent • His later career overseas and attempts at an NBA comeback This isn’t just a story about a draft bust — it’s about pressure, timing, development, and how fragile an NBA career really is. Was Anthony Bennett really the biggest bust ever… or the most misunderstood #1 pick in NBA history? Watch to find out.