The Associated Press reports: Phoenix Suns guard Stephon Marbury will serve 10 days in jail after pleading no contest Friday to drunken driving.

Marbury, acquired a year ago by the Suns in the trade that sent Jason Kidd to New Jersey, was stopped Feb. 8 while driving his Bentley convertible 25 miles above the speed limit on a busy street.

He registered a 0.18 blood alcohol level, more than twice Arizona's legal limit. A level about 0.15 is considered extreme driving under the influence.

Marbury, who entered the plea in Scottsdale Municipal Court, also agreed to pay a $1,000 fine and attend alcohol education classes. He was scheduled to start serving the sentence Saturday, according to court records.

''Rather than extend this process and try to avoid my obligations, I fully intend to serve the required penalty levied by the court,'' Marbury said in a statement.

The NBA suspended Marbury on Friday for one game as a result of the plea. He will sit out Phoenix's season opener at Seattle on Oct. 30.

Marbury also will match the fine his suspension carries with a contribution to alcohol abuse and awareness programs, the Suns said.

''Most important to me, however, is that the message be heard loud and clear that I was wrong to do what I did,'' Marbury's statement read. ''I am fortunate no one was hurt by my actions. I pledge I will do what I can through personal and financial outreach to heighten the awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving.''

Suns president Bryan Colangelo said that while he was disappointed in Marbury's actions, ''I do believe he has learned a great deal from this experience and that he is regretful for his actions.''