Len’s defensive potential was showcased while at Maryland. With his 7’3.5” wingspan, Len’s presence in the paint was significant – averaging 2.1 blocks per game. Four years later and Len has become one of the better defensive players on the team. However, the question remains if the Suns will resign the big when he enters restricted free agency.
This season the Suns have had major issues on the defensive end but Len’s performance has not been one of them. Currently Len leads the team in a multitude of defensive categories: Defensive Rating (DEF RTG), Defensive Box Plus/Minus (DBPM), Blocks Per Game, and he is second in Defensive Win Shares.