Highlights of the draft included the first Canadian number one selection (Anthony Bennett). He bounced around the league and then was finally released by the Brooklyn Nets in January 2017 after averaging just 5.2 PPG. Anthony Bennett, the first pick in the draft, had a very limited amount of media outlets considering him as a potential #1 pick in the draft. It would also be the last draft for the Charlotte Bobcats under their old name, as they resumed playing under their old Hornets moniker that they last used in 2002 once the 2013–14 NBA season was over. This was the first draft for New Orleans under their new Pelicans name after playing as the New Orleans Hornets previously. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players. National Basketball Association (NBA) teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. The 2013 NBA draft was held on June 27, 2013, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
