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- Full name: Arthur LeMarcus Banks III
- Born: November 19, 1981
- Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 212 lbs
- Position: Guard
- High school: Cimarron Memorial High School
- College: University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Draft year: 2003
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Professional basketball guard Marcus Banks plays for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association.
Banks underwent surgery on his right foot on March 24, 2009, to correct a bone spur on his big toe. He is expected to miss the remainder of the 2008-2009 season.CBSSports.com: Toronto Guard Banks Has Season-ending Foot Surgery
Early Life
Arthur LeMarcus Banks was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 19, 1981, and he went on to attend Cimarron Memorial High School. He continued his education at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. In 2003, Banks was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the 13th pick in the NBA draft.Basketball-Reference.com: Marcus BanksPro Career
After the draft, Banks was traded to the Boston Celtics. In his first season, Banks appeared in 81 games and averaged 5.9 points and 17.1 minutes per game. In 2005, Banks was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The following season, Banks signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns. Then in 2008, Banks was traded to the Miami Heat with Shawn Marion, for center Shaquille O'Neal. As of 2008, Banks has career averages of 6.3 points, 2.2 assists and 1.6 rebounds per game.NBA.com: Marcus BanksBanks was traded from the Miami Heat to the Raptors with Shawn Marion on February 13, 2009, for Jermaine O'Neal and Jamario Moon.Globe and Mail: Raptors Send Pair to Miami
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Marcus Banks Questions
The annual Neiman Marcus Christmas Book is here. With the economic crisis still with us, should the extravagant presents be scaled back? 2 AnswersI'm thinking it's really going to be up to each person's/family's personal finances. I mean, I hear everyone telling me there's an economic crisis, but I'm bles... read more
Why will the strategy of building reserves stabilize the banks and build confidence? 1 Answerit prevents are run on the bank and the market from not lending to them read more
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What happens when a bank is seized by the FDIC? 1 AnswerFriday afternoon FDIC field team takes control of the bank. Because of the boom in business, they just opened up a field office in southern California (Irvine)... read more -
Marcus Banks Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Miami Heat
- NBA.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 212
- Rookie Year: 2003
Marcus Banks Timeline
- November 19, 1981: Born
- 2003: Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with 13th overall pick in the NBA draft
- 2003: Traded to Boston Celtics from Memphis Grizzlies
- 2005: Leg injury, inactive list
- 2006: Acquired by Minnesota Timberwolves from the Celtics
- 2006: Signed as a free unrestricted agent with the Phoenix Suns
- 2008: Traded to the Miami Heat



