Marcus Banks Interview

As the 2010-2011 season is about to start Marcus Banks of the Toronto Raptors took time out of his schedule to talk basketball with me of all people! On the phone with Marcus Banks we talked about life, family, friends, and last but not least work. When asked about his life his response was life is full of changes and with that comes the ups and downs, good and bad. When it comes to his family, everyone is in great health. Now friends well lets just say everyone lives in Vegas and its hard for them to get to Canada on a regular basis. Work, that's where this story takes a turn after a hard off season of working out with his skills trainer in Las Vegas named "Pnutt", Marcus then flying halfway across the U.S. to work out in Chicago at Attack Athletics with "Sweet Chuck" and Time Grover. In between trips from Las Vegas to Chicago stops in Atlanta to see some fresh competition he had a stop at GERG camp where he seemed to impress a lot of people including his own teams coaching staff. So off to Toronto he went and while at training camp I'm sure he played hard and did well. After a few pre season games I then got the call and we talked about what he loves to play the most....... "BASKETBALL" so as they were written and answered, this is the Marcus Banks startingpg blog interview.

StartingPG: Hey can I get an interview from you?

Marcus Banks: What you mean an interview?

StartingPG: Man just a few questions about hoop!

Marcus Banks: Like What?

StartingPG: Hey either your in or your out mayne (slang for buddy, pal, friend) get down or move around! LOL

Marcus Banks: What's up
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StartingPG: Who is the toughest player for you to guard in the N.B.A. and why?

MB: Maybe Rondo, the reason being because he is very crafty

StartingPG: Who will be in the Finals this year and why?

MB: Lakers vs. Celtics because the west did not get better. The Lakers are the biggest team in he west and the Celtics are in the east

StartingPG: What's your most remembered time in the N.B.A.

MB: Mine

StartingPG: yeah yours

MB: Me getting drafted

StartingPG: What is your favorite city to play in and why?

MB: L.A. what else can you say about it!

StartingPG: Who are the TOP 5 Point Guards?

MB: You, Langston (his little brother @lbanks_) Little Greg (high school foe) Josh (plays pro in Iceland @Jrivdatruth) and Fat Mark (his little brothers best friend and aspiring rapper @reality702) LOL

StartingPG: LOL, come on man just a few more questions

MB: D Will, Rondo, Nash, CP and Chauncey

StartingPG: Do you think you can be an all star?

MB: Yes, (provided he gets an opportunity to get on the court)

StartingPG: Who is the best N.B.A. player to come out of Vegas?

MB: ME!

StartingPG: Thanks for the info

MB: No problem

StartingPG: See you in Toronto!

UP NEXT MY INTERVIEW WITH C.J. WATSON OF THE CHICAGO BULLS.........