Tyson Chandler doesn’t give up dunks often. The former Defensive Player of the Year is less than pleased on the rare occasions it happens.
Friday’s end-practice scrimmage provided a rare exception. The Suns’ veteran center closed quickly on fellow big man Alex Len, who had just taken a pass from Ronnie Price. Chandler used every inch and pound of his 7-1 body to thwart Len’s dunk attempt. The Ukrainian big man went through him anyway, finishing the play with authority.
Chandler didn’t take umbrage. He did the opposite.
“I told him on the next play that I want him to go at me every single day in practice,” Chandler said.