Marcus Banks, Sean Marks, and STAT

The Suns finished their offseason moves (hopefully) with the signing of Marcus Banks to be the backup PG and Sean Marks to be the backup benchwarmer.
Marks is not relevant so I really don't have anything to say about him other than he's a big oaf from New Zealand. He'll sit in the seat on the bench next to Pat Burke that was previously occupied by the now retired Rastafarian, Brian Grant.
I like the Banks deal. I haven't seen much of this guy play, but from what I have seen he will be a good fit into the Suns' system. He is definately an upgrade from Eddie CrackHouse. Of course, my cat would be an upgrade from House.
Banks could have commanded more money and probably a starting job from some other team (Lakers?) but chose to play in Phoenix. He went to UNLV so Phx is close to his Vegas home, and who wouldn't want to play for this team?
Banks will allow Barbosa to contine to be a #2 guard off the bench, and not play the PG, where he is less comfortable.

The most important acquisition the Suns made this summer so far isn't even a new pickup. It is the return of Amare Stoudemire. He played well in the Summer league and currently is training for Team USA for the World Championships. Hopefully he will be able to regain the explosiveness he had during his first three seasons. If Amare is at 90% (and the Suns don't make any dumb moves...I.E. Trading Shawn Marion), the Suns should be the favorite for the Western Conference Title.