Banks is going to Phoenix

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http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/41581/20060719/banks_agrees_to_terms_with_phoenix/

Arizona Republic - Marcus Banks arrived in Phoenix on Tuesday night and came to terms with the Suns on a five-year contract worth about $21 million. The deal could be official as soon as Thursday.

"We're honored to be with the Suns and a hop, skip and a jump away," his father, Arthur, said. "We really feel like it's an ideal fit with the Suns' style. Marcus is so ecstatic about it."

"It could be really effective," Banks' agent, Michael Higgins, said. "He really likes D'Antoni. He told me he'd be thrilled just to learn from Steve Nash."

 

[Kings113]

Damn, I feared this... Well, good move by Phoenix... Banks will help them out a bunch. Very good compliment to Nash.

 

[BRad1055]

Marcus Banks is not that good. If he was he would have been signed before this.

 

[Bricklayer]

3 pt shooting aside, perfect for Phoenix though. Loves to push push push, and will play fullcourt defense too. This strengthens them.

 

[Kings113]

Actually heard he'd be working on his three-point shot this summer.

 

[SacTownKid]

Whats the deal with Barbosa? I think Barbosa is way better than this guy.

 

[Kings113]

Barbosa played mostly SG last year, instead of trying to be a PG, and flourished. Banks is obviously gonna be the back-up to Nash.

 

[Freakout]

Barbosa played mostly SG last year, instead of trying to be a PG, and flourished. Banks is obviously gonna be the back-up to Nash.

Yep. With House most likely gone Barbosa will fill in his spot behind Bell.

 

[Kings113]

House is definitely gone. Bet he ends up in Denver or Miami.

 

[Sac.Kings]

House is definitely gone. Bet he ends up in Denver or Miami.

I would go to the heat.