Worst Draft Picks in Phoenix Suns History
By Eli Burk
Mario Bennett (Arizona State): 1995 1st round, 27th overall
Mario Bennett might be one of the worst first round selections in the history of the NBA. Bennett, out of Arizona State, played one year with the Phoenix Suns before playing overseas and for the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, and the Los Angeles Clippers. Bennett had a long career playing overseas.
For the Suns, Bennett made an appearance in 19 games (of which he started 14 of them) and averaged 4.5 points and 2.6 rebounds; which might be his best number for his short NBA career (he only played in 68 total over the course of 4 years). Bennett was in and out of the NBA faster than most players selected are, making him a HUGE bust.