When the Suns acquired Marcus Banks before last season they thought he would be the perfect backup triggerman to give Steve Nash a break during games but they were wrong as he didn’t play too well. His poor play has continued so far this season which has earned him a spot at the end of the bench. In his first 9 games this season Banks averaged 11.8 minutes, 4.0 points, 0.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. If he doesn’t improve soon he won’t be getting off of the bench much for the Suns.

Boris Diaw hasn’t played too well this month and he needs to change that soon with the playoffs starting next weekend. Diaw has played in 6 games this month and he’s only averaging 6.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.  He also is only shooting 36.2% from the floor and that just won’t get it done for the Suns.

Jalen Rose is doing little to justify his being on the Suns roster.  He hasn’t got much playing time, but he hasn’t earned any.  He’s played in 19 games this season and is averaging 9.2 minutes, 3.6 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game.  He really has the look of a player that is toast.