Marcus Banks is the Sun's summer team leader and played like it Monday, with a league-record 42 points in the Suns' 93-89 loss to Cleveland.

It is rare that a four-year veteran like Banks plays in such a venue but he needs the experience and confidence as much as the rookies after a disappointing initial Suns season that saw him fall out of the rotation after signing a five-year, $21 million contract a year ago.

"It feels good," the Las Vegas native said. "Next year is going to be a big year for me. I know it . . . It's just about getting the opportunity. It felt really good. I had a blast out there. It was really fun. That was the whole idea of playing summer league - get that feeling back."