Last Updated on September 13, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the information on Jonathan Bender:

  • Full Name: Jonathan Rene Bender
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born January 30, 1981
  • Hometown: Picayune, Mississippi, USA
  • Height: 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 meters)
  • Weight: 230 pounds (104 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 1 inch
  • Shoe Size: Size 20 (US)
  • Number: Wore #24 and #5 during his NBA career
  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • High School: Picayune Memorial High School (Picayune, Mississippi)
  • College: Did not attend college (entered the NBA directly from high school)
  • NBA Draft: 1999 NBA Draft, 1st Round, 5th overall by the Toronto Raptors (rights traded to the Indiana Pacers)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Indiana Pacers (1999–2006)
    • New York Knicks (2009–2010)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Information not widely publicized
  • Siblings: Information not widely publicized

Jonathan Bender was known for his incredible athleticism and potential, but injuries limited his NBA career. After retiring from basketball, he became an inventor and entrepreneur, creating a device to help with knee rehabilitation.