1. Arthur Lemarcus Banks III was born on November 19,1981 and is an American former professional basketball player.
10 Facts About Marcus Banks
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Marcus Banks played college basketball for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels, where he was Co-Defensive Player of the Year as a senior.
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Marcus Banks was selected with the 13th pick in the first round of the 2003 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies, then traded to the Boston Celtics, along with Kendrick Perkins.
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Marcus Banks played for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels, where he was Co-Defensive Player of the Year of the Mountain West Conference as a senior.
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Marcus Banks was selected as the thirteenth pick in the first round of the 2003 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies; however, he was then traded to the Boston Celtics along with Kendrick Perkins for Troy Bell and Dahntay Jones.
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In Boston, Marcus Banks was known for his good defense and ball handling; Allen Iverson, a division-rival point guard, named Marcus Banks as the toughest defender he faced in his career.
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However, coach Doc Rivers had high hopes for young guard Delonte West, and Marcus Banks' minutes were reduced.
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Marcus Banks signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on July 19,2006.
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On November 20,2010, Marcus Banks was traded to the New Orleans Hornets with Jarrett Jack and David Andersen for Peja Stojakovic and Jerryd Bayless.
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On November 12,2012, Marcus Banks was acquired by the Greek League club Panathinaikos Athens.