Marcus Banks Signs with Suns

Marcus Banks signed with the Phoenix Suns to be a back-up to Steve "Hairless" Nash. Three thoughts on this:

1. I think Aaron Gleeman hit the nail on the head with his thoughts on the earlier Timberwolves / Celtics trade:

I'd like to go on record saying that letting Marcus Banks leave via free agency was a huge mistake by the Wolves. Banks' potential is underrated and he'll be a perfect fit with the up-tempo Suns. Plus, losing him for nothing means that the Wolves essentially gave up Wally Szczerbiak, a future first-round pick, and a bunch of salary cap room for Ricky Davis, Justin Reed, and the albatross that is Mark Blount's contract. The deal was bad then and it's even worse now.

2. How about some props for Danny Ainge? I think Ainge has done the best he can with the tools he's had to work with. I feel comfortable with both him and Bill Simmon's favorite coach - Doc Rivers.

3. The only thing that bothers me about Banks signing with the Suns is the fact that Phoenix seems to be the place where former Celtic guards go to become stars. Look at Joe Johnson and most notably - Paul Westphal. (Of course this theory worked in reverse with Dennis johnson.)