In advance of the 2018-2019 NBA season, the Peachtree Hoops crew will preview each player on the current roster. The ninth edition breaks down the game of veteran center Alex Len.
Alex Len was an intriguing, high-ceiling prospect when the Phoenix Suns chose him with the No. 5 overall selection of the 2013 NBA draft, ahead of players like CJ McCollum, Steven Adams, Rudy Gobert and and even Giannis Antetokounmpo. Granted, some of those players have surpassed everyone’s expectation after being passed over by numerous teams. Still, the hindsight view of that draft shows how highly touted Len was entering the NBA after two seasons at the University of Maryland.