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Suns Report Cards: Frontcourt Grades

By Brendan Kennealy

Oct 21, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia (27) is double teamed by Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) and forward P.J. Tucker (17) during the second half at American Airlines Center. Phoenix won 99-87. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 21, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia (27) is double teamed by Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) and forward P.J. Tucker (17) during the second half at American Airlines Center. Phoenix won 99-87. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Alex Len

Apr 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) reacts after the Suns scored a three point basket at the end of the quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) reacts after the Suns scored a three point basket at the end of the quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Len improved drastically this season, as he started 46 times and appeared in 78 games. Len finished the season averaging 9.0 points, 7.6 assists, and 0.8 blocks per game. He extended his shooting range to just inside the three-point line, which defenders often challenged and Len made them pay by doing so.

Len seemed to always be in foul trouble, which cut his minutes in each game, but when he was on the court his impact was felt throughout the rotation. Rotations where both Len and Chandler were on the court together were fun to watch as well as opposing teams would have one-and-done offensive possessions each time down the court with the two seven-footers on the defensive boards.

Grade: B

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