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Jonathan Rene Bender (born 30 January 1981 in Picayune, Mississippi) is a professional basketball player in the NBA.
Bender was selected by the Toronto Raptors in the 1999 NBA draft with the fifth pick, straight out of Picayune Memorial High School in Picayune, Mississippi. He was then traded to the Indiana Pacers for veteran forward Antonio Davis. Bender was hyped for his size, athleticism and all around skill. For many, Bender has proved disappointing, never averaging double digits in scoring and suffering from numerous injuries.
He is a cousin of current Raptors guard, Morris Peterson.