When drafted, Alex Len was supposed to be the center of the future. An athletic, long, big with a soft touch jump shot, he came into the league missing a successful post move that once developed would help him become the perfect hybrid of the centers of the past, with those of the present.
Tyson Chandler was acquired to try and leverage LaMarcus Aldridge. Although Aldridge ultimately decided not to sign with Phoenix, Chandler was immediately placed at the top of the depth chart for his uncanny rebounding ability, championship experience, and veteran leadership.
He is the very essence of professional veteran that every young team needs.