[1] He played only four seasons in the NBA, averaging 4.4 points, and is often considered the worst number-one pick in league history.

[2] Born in Toronto, Ontario, Bennett was raised in the city's Jane and Finch neighbourhood, and in nearby Brampton, to where he moved at age ten.

Edith raised her family as a single mother, working two jobs, at a hospital and a mental health facility.

[12] Bennett was one of thirteen players invited to the green room for the 2013 NBA draft, meaning he was expected to be chosen as a top lottery pick.

[15][16] After producing multiple mediocre performances to begin his rookie season, he was ranked by some as one of the worst first overall picks in recent memory.

He did not score a field goal until his fifth NBA game, and missed his first 16 shot attempts in 43 minutes of playing time.

[19] On February 11, 2014, Bennett recorded his first career double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds in a 109–99 win over the Sacramento Kings.

[21] In July 2014, Bennett joined the Cavaliers for the 2014 NBA Summer League where he averaged 13.3 points in four games.

[25] On February 21, 2015, he was ruled out for two weeks due to an injured right ankle he sustained the day before playing against the Phoenix Suns.

[28] On September 28, 2015, Bennett signed a one-year, veteran's minimum deal with his hometown Toronto Raptors.

[37] Bennett's love for the game was questioned during his tenure in Toronto, and the organization grew increasingly frustrated with his inability to grasp the cut-throat world of the NBA despite their attempts to work with him.

[39][16] He made his debut for the Nets in their third game of the season on October 29, scoring nine points in 18 minutes off the bench in a 110–108 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

[57] In October 2018, Bennett was traded to the Agua Caliente Clippers in exchange for James Michael McAdoo and a third-round draft pick.

[63] On August 25, 2021, Bennett signed with Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Basketball Premier League (IBSL).

[64] On October 5, Bennett made his debut, logging a team-high 22 points, 8 rebounds, and one assist in 23 minutes of play.

On October 10, it was announced that Bennett's contract would be extended until the end of the season, contrary to previous rumors that he was leaving the team.

[74] On December 24, 2024, Bennett signed with the Formosa Dreamers of the Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL).

[76] In July 2015, Bennett was named to the Canadian national team roster for the 2015 Pan American Games.