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OT: Banks a Sun
Banks -- 5 years, $21 million - eager to back up Nash
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As an up-and-coming free-agent point guard, Marcus Banks could have found a team that was willing to guarantee him a starting job.
Instead, he told his agent, Michael Higgins, he wanted to play for the Phoenix Suns, who have two-time MVP Steve Nash in the same position.
"He thought I was crazy," said the 24-year-old Banks, who left the Minnesota Timberwolves to sign a $21-million, five-year contract with Phoenix. "I just felt it would be a great opportunity. We just looked at the best opportunity. I'm not a selfish guy at all. I don't mind playing behind Steve Nash."
It also helped that Banks lives in Las Vegas, an hour's flight away. He played college ball at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas.
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07-21-2006, 08:41 AM
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Re: OT: Banks a Sun
He'll excel in Phoenix.
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07-21-2006, 08:45 AM
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He could do very well there. I do think the contract is a bit large for someone as unproven as Marcus is right now. Could be a great deal for Phoenix if he matures as a player.
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07-21-2006, 08:48 AM
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He could do very well there. I do think the contract is a bit large for someone as unproven as Marcus is right now. Could be a great deal for Phoenix if he matures as a player.
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The article mentioned that Banks turned down starting point-guard level money to play near Vegas.
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07-21-2006, 08:53 AM
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Not sure he actually turned down starting PG offers - article states "As an up-and-coming free-agent point guard, Marcus Banks could have found a team that was willing to guarantee him a starting job." Seems like speculation on the writers part but maybe there was more too it. I agree though that for Banks that's big $$.
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07-21-2006, 09:43 AM
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I agree though that for Banks that's big $$.
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if brian scalabrine is worth a 15 million dollar contract than marcus banks is worth much more than 21
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07-21-2006, 09:44 AM
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if brian scalabrine is worth a 15 million dollar contract than marcus banks is worth much more than 21
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Do you think Brian Scalbrine is worth a 15 million 5 year contract?
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07-21-2006, 10:01 AM
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Do you think Brian Scalbrine is worth a 15 million 5 year contract?
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No, but the guy you admire did. 
So Banks is once again a Sun (he played for the Rebel Suns, right?)
It's quite some money but I don't see how he can't be good down there. Look at the history of Suns players, look at the one-time awful Diaw.
Good for Banks though, just hate it to see that we gave up on him so soon. If he can learn from Nash (not a washed up vet like a guy we had two years ago) he'll be a good future piece along with Amare, Barbosa and Diaw.
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No, but Banks >Scalabrine.
21 million is pretty sweet...
My guess is he will thrive. I felt that we made a mistake not keeping him.
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No, but the guy you admire did.
So Banks is once again a Sun (he played for the Rebel Suns, right?)
It's quite some money but I don't see how he can't be good down there. Look at the history of Suns players, look at the one-time awful Diaw.
Good for Banks though, just hate it to see that we gave up on him so soon. If he can learn from Nash (not a washed up vet like a guy we had two years ago) he'll be a good future piece along with Amare, Barbosa and Diaw. |
Yeah, it's one of those incredibly obvious moves, a push the pace, attack the rim team with defensive issues signs a push the pace, drive & dish guard with great defensive ability. Defensively he's a huge upgrade on Barbosa (which is one reason they signed him), and now gets to hone his game behind Nash. Great move for both sides.
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Re: OT: Banks a Sun
He's not selfish and wanting to start, he just wants more money and a higher chance of getting a ring. He can get all that in Phonenix.
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He's not selfish and wanting to start, he just wants more money and a higher chance of getting a ring. He can get all that in Phonenix.
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Apparently, he's taking less money to play in Phoenix [which is close to Vegas, his home].
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True.
The devil made him do it.
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