Ford: Marcus Banks Rookie Flop - Finishes Second To Darko

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Chad Ford picks Marcus Banks as Runner-Up Rookie Flop to Darko.

Congratulations go out to Marcus and his Supporters

Here's Chad. . .

Runner-up: Marcus Banks, Celtics: A last-minute surge in draft 
hysteria lifted Banks (widely regarded as a second-round pick until 
the last month of the draft) all the way to the lottery. Danny Ainge 
loved him. So far he's been a big disappointment. Unlike Darko, 
Banks played four years of college ball and was supposed to have the 
NBA body and athleticism to make a difference right now. Instead, 
he's averaged almost as many turnovers (1.6) as assists (2.1) and 
hasn't shown the smarts to be able to run a team. Will he eventually 
turn into a sixth man spark plug? 

(Ray says: A 6th man, change-of-pace, off-the-bench role for
Marcus may be his true NBA calling and the reason why Devin Harris
and/or Brent Barry interests Ainge so much.  From his WEEI comments
today {see Ainge Watch post}, I get the feeling Ainge is looking for
a ready-made, right-off-the-bat NBA PG.)
Ray