| PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG |
| 4.0 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
Mario Bennett C-F
Height: 6-6 (198cm)
Weight: 235 lbs (107kg)
Born: Aug 1, 1973 (52 years old)
Hometown: Denton, Texas
Nationality: United States
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
NBA Draft: 1995 Round 1, Pick 27, Phoenix Suns
Pre-Draft Team: Arizona State (Jr)
High School: Denton High School (Denton, Texas)
Mario Bennett Player Profile
Career NBA Season Stats
Career NBA Shooting Stats
| FG% | 3P% | FT% |
| 53.4% | 33.3% | 51.1% |
Recent Games
| Date | Opponent | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/20/2007 | Cholet Basket | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1/6/2007 | Besancon BCD | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 12/17/2006 | Pau-Orthez | 5 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 12/9/2006 | Boulogne-Levallois | 18 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 12/2/2006 | Chorale Roanne Basket | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
NBA Career
7 Years Of Service
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Season | Age | Team | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | 22 | PHX | 19 | 12.1 | 4.5 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | .453 | .000 | .643 |
| 1997-98 | 24 | LAL | 45 | 7.9 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 | .593 | .500 | .364 |
| 1998-99 | 25 | CHI | 3 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | .333 | .000 | .750 |
| 1999-00 | 26 | LAC | 1 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| CAREER | 68 | 8.9 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | .534 | .333 | .511 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | 22 | PHX | 19 | 14 | 12.1 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 3.4 | .453 | 0.0 | 0.1 | .000 | 1.4 | 2.2 | .643 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| 1997-98 | 24 | LAL | 45 | 4 | 7.9 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 3.0 | .593 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .500 | 0.4 | 1.0 | .364 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| 1998-99 | 25 | CHI | 3 | 0 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 2.0 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.0 | 1.3 | .750 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| 1999-00 | 26 | LAC | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| CAREER | 68 | 18 | 8.9 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 3.1 | .534 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .333 | 0.7 | 1.3 | .511 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | 22 | PHX | 19 | 14 | 230 | 85 | 29 | 64 | .453 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 27 | 42 | .643 | 21 | 28 | 49 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 46 |
| 1997-98 | 24 | LAL | 45 | 4 | 354 | 177 | 80 | 135 | .593 | 1 | 2 | .500 | 16 | 44 | .364 | 60 | 66 | 126 | 18 | 19 | 11 | 21 | 61 |
| 1998-99 | 25 | CHI | 3 | 0 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 6 | .333 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 3 | 4 | .750 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 1999-00 | 26 | LAC | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CAREER | 68 | 18 | 606 | 269 | 111 | 208 | .534 | 1 | 3 | .333 | 46 | 90 | .511 | 84 | 98 | 182 | 24 | 31 | 22 | 33 | 112 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | 22 | PHX | 19 | 14 | .515 | .453 | 10.7 | 13.1 | 11.9 | 3.8 | 11.8 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 18.1 | 109.6 | -3.0 | 1.3 | 106.6 | 107.3 | 13.3 |
| 1997-98 | 24 | LAL | 45 | 4 | .573 | .596 | 19.7 | 20.2 | 19.9 | 8.6 | 12.0 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 21.7 | 145.6 | -2.5 | 1.3 | 115.2 | 98.8 | 22.1 |
| 1998-99 | 25 | CHI | 3 | 0 | .451 | .333 | 10.6 | 21.2 | 15.2 | - | 11.4 | 2.9 | - | 20.6 | 108.3 | -5.4 | 1.2 | 99.6 | 98.1 | 11.7 |
| 1999-00 | 26 | LAC | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | 36.4 | 37.2 | 36.8 | - | - | - | - | 45.3 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 27.1 | 120.6 | -25.2 |
| CAREER | 68 | 18 | .543 | .536 | 16.0 | 17.6 | 16.8 | 6.3 | 11.8 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 20.4 | 137.8 | -2.7 | 1.3 | 111.6 | 101.6 | 18.2 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | 22 | PHX | 19 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .047 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 9 | 10 | .474 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| 1997-98 | 24 | LAL | 45 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .055 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 35 | 10 | .778 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
| 1998-99 | 25 | CHI | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .023 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1 | 2 | .333 | - | - | - |
| 1999-00 | 26 | LAC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | -0.1 | - | -0.1 |
| CAREER | 68 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .051 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 45 | 23 | .662 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 2.0 |
NBA Playoff Stats
| Season | Age | Team | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | 22 | PHX | 2 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | .500 | .000 | .000 |
| 1997-98 | 24 | LAL | 4 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .500 | .000 | 1.000 |
| CAREER | 6 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | .500 | .000 | 1.000 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | 22 | PHX | 2 | 0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| 1997-98 | 24 | LAL | 4 | 0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.000 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| CAREER | 6 | 0 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.000 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | 22 | PHX | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 | .500 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997-98 | 24 | LAL | 4 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | .500 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CAREER | 6 | 0 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 6 | .500 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | 22 | PHX | 2 | 0 | .500 | .500 | 27.6 | 18.2 | 23.5 | - | 33.3 | - | - | 34.2 | 50.0 | -25.4 | 1.0 | 76.1 | 134.9 | 10.6 |
| 1997-98 | 24 | LAL | 4 | 0 | .694 | .500 | 22.7 | 49.5 | 35.6 | - | - | - | 7.2 | 13.3 | 150.0 | - | 2.0 | 170.3 | 97.7 | 31.4 |
| CAREER | 6 | 0 | .581 | .500 | 25.3 | 36.2 | 30.4 | - | 22.5 | - | 4.0 | 22.7 | 150.0 | -11.5 | 1.3 | 107.9 | 112.9 | 22.2 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | 22 | PHX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .027 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | - | - | -0.1 |
| 1997-98 | 24 | LAL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .008 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | .750 | 0.1 | - | 0.1 |
| CAREER | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .015 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 3 | 3 | .500 | - | - | - |
NBA Transactions
| Date | Transaction |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1995 | The Phoenix Suns selected Mario Bennett in Round 1 with Pick 27 in the 1995 NBA Draft. |
| Oct 5, 1995 | Mario Bennett signed a multi-year contract with the Phoenix Suns. |
| Oct 29, 1996 | The Phoenix Suns placed the contract of Mario Bennett on waivers. |
| Nov 2, 1996 | Mario Bennett, previously with the Phoenix Suns, became a free agent. |
| Sep 22, 1997 | Mario Bennett signed a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. |
| Jul 1, 1998 | Mario Bennett, previously with the Los Angeles Lakers, became a free agent. |
| Jan 30, 1999 | Mario Bennett signed a contract with the Chicago Bulls. |
| Feb 16, 1999 | The Chicago Bulls placed the contract of Mario Bennett on waivers. |
| Feb 18, 1999 | Mario Bennett, previously with the Chicago Bulls, became a free agent. |
| Mar 7, 2000 | Mario Bennett signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. |
| Mar 17, 2000 | Mario Bennett, previously with the Los Angeles Clippers, became a free agent. |
| Oct 4, 2000 | Mario Bennett signed a contract with the Miami Heat. |
| Oct 10, 2000 | The Miami Heat placed the contract of Mario Bennett on waivers. |
| Oct 12, 2000 | Mario Bennett, previously with the Miami Heat, became a free agent. |
| Oct 1, 2001 | Mario Bennett signed a contract with the Sacramento Kings. |
| Oct 26, 2001 | The Sacramento Kings placed the contract of Mario Bennett on waivers. |
| Oct 30, 2001 | Mario Bennett, previously with the Sacramento Kings, became a free agent. |
| Sep 9, 2002 | Mario Bennett signed a contract with the Atlanta Hawks. |
| Oct 11, 2002 | The Atlanta Hawks placed the contract of Mario Bennett on waivers. |
| Oct 15, 2002 | Mario Bennett, previously with the Atlanta Hawks, became a free agent. |
| Nov 1, 2010 | Mario Bennett retired from professional basketball. |
NBA Training Camp Experience
| Team | Camp |
|---|---|
| 1x Phoenix Suns | 1996 |
| 1x Los Angeles Lakers | 1997 |
| 1x Sacramento Kings | 2001 |
| 1x Atlanta Hawks | 2002 |
NCAA Career
College: Arizona State (1995)
NCAA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 2x All-Pac-12 First Team | 1994, 1995 |
| 1x Pac-12 All-Freshman Team | 1992 |
| 1x Maui Invitational MVP | 1995 |
International Basketball Career
International Season Stats
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 | 28 | Unicaja | Euroleague | 2 | 12.9 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | .500 | .000 | 1.000 |
| 2005-06 | 32 | JDA Dijon Basket | Jeep Elite | 28 | 26.8 | 9.9 | 8.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.4 | .582 | .154 | .532 |
| 2006-07 | 33 | JDA Dijon Basket | Jeep Elite | 17 | 30.7 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 2.4 | .504 | .111 | .491 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 | 28 | Unicaja | Euroleague | 2 | 1 | 12.9 | 4.5 | 2.0 | 4.0 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.000 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| 2005-06 | 32 | JDA Dijon Basket | Jeep Elite | 28 | 27 | 26.8 | 9.9 | 4.0 | 6.9 | .582 | 0.1 | 0.5 | .154 | 1.8 | 3.4 | .532 | 3.0 | 5.8 | 8.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| 2006-07 | 33 | JDA Dijon Basket | Jeep Elite | 17 | 17 | 30.7 | 9.7 | 4.0 | 7.9 | .504 | 0.1 | 0.5 | .111 | 1.6 | 3.4 | .491 | 3.2 | 6.2 | 9.4 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 2.4 | 2.9 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 | 28 | Unicaja | Euroleague | 2 | 1 | 25.8 | 9 | 4 | 8 | .500 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 2005-06 | 32 | JDA Dijon Basket | Jeep Elite | 28 | 27 | 750 | 278 | 113 | 194 | .582 | 2 | 13 | .154 | 50 | 94 | .532 | 84 | 161 | 245 | 36 | 21 | 36 | 68 | 91 |
| 2006-07 | 33 | JDA Dijon Basket | Jeep Elite | 17 | 17 | 522 | 165 | 68 | 135 | .504 | 1 | 9 | .111 | 28 | 57 | .491 | 54 | 106 | 160 | 30 | 17 | 12 | 40 | 50 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 | 28 | Unicaja | Euroleague | 2 | 1 | .533 | .500 | 16.2 | 10.4 | 13.3 | 0.0 | 10.6 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 18.0 | 150.0 | -4.2 | 1.1 | 116.1 | 118.6 | 13.7 |
| 2005-06 | 32 | JDA Dijon Basket | Jeep Elite | 28 | 27 | .591 | .588 | 14.3 | 28.4 | 21.2 | 8.4 | 22.4 | 1.6 | 4.8 | 19.5 | 126.8 | -5.9 | 1.4 | 104.0 | 103.1 | 17.7 |
| 2006-07 | 33 | JDA Dijon Basket | Jeep Elite | 17 | 17 | .515 | .507 | 13.3 | 28.6 | 20.6 | 10.3 | 20.0 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 18.9 | 110.6 | -3.9 | 1.2 | 99.3 | 103.9 | 14.8 |
| Season | Age | Team | League | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 | 28 | Unicaja | Euroleague | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .071 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2005-06 | 32 | JDA Dijon Basket | Jeep Elite | 28 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .184 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 15 | 13 | .536 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 2006-07 | 33 | JDA Dijon Basket | Jeep Elite | 17 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .210 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 9 | 8 | .529 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 |