Background
Banks, Marcus was born on November 19, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Banks, Marcus was born on November 19, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Student, Dixie State College Utah. Student, University Nevada, Las Vegas.
Banks is 6"2" (188 m) tall and 205 lb (93 kg). He was selected with the thirteenth pick in the first round of the 2003 National Basketball Association draft by the Memphis Grizzlies, then traded to the Boston Celtics, along with Kendrick Perkins. After playing two years at Dixie College, a junior college in Saint George, Utah, Banks transferred to University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Boston Celtics
Banks was selected as the thirteenth pick in the first round of the 2003 National Basketball Association draft by the Memphis Grizzlies.
However, he was then traded to the Boston Celtics along with Kendrick Perkins.
He was traded to the Lakers in 2004 for Gary Payton, but returned to Boston after the trade was amended following Payton"s refusal to take a physical. However, Banks was also known for his poor shooting and decision making.
In addition, Coach Doc Rivers had high hopes for rookie Delonte West, who also played point guard. As a result, Celtics general manager Danny Ainge declined to pick up a club option on Banks.
Minnesota Timberwolves
On January 26, 2006, it was announced that Banks, Mark Blount, Ricky Davis, and Justin Reed were traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Wally Szczerbiak, Michael Olowokandi and Dwayne Jones.
Phoenix Suns
Banks signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on July 19, 2006. In 2007, the Suns spent training camp working Banks into a shooting-guard role when they were not seeking a trade, a tough proposition with Banks in the second year of a five-year, $21.3 million contract. Miami Heat
On February 6, 2008, Banks, along with All-Star forward Shawn Marion, was traded to the Miami Heat for Shaquille O"Neal.
Toronto Raptors
On February 13, 2009, Marcus Banks was traded to the Toronto Raptors with Shawn Marion in exchange for Jermaine O"Neal and Jamario Moon.
New Orleans Hornets
On November 20, 2010, Banks was traded to the New Orleans Hornets with Jarrett Jack and David Andersen for Peja Stojaković and Jerryd Bayless. In his 5 1/2 month tenure with the Hornets, Banks never played a game for the team
Panathinaikos
On November 12, 2012, Banks was acquired by the Greek League club Panathinaikos Athens. He was released in May.