For the Phoenix Suns, it may feel like just another year of competing for a bottom feeder playoff spot in the West, but this 2015-16 team may be unlike anything the franchise has ever seen.
With two starting-caliber centers on the roster, Phoenix has a potential Twin Towers dynamic the Suns have really never had before — one that Jeff Hornacek acknowledged could become a lineup the team utilizes, depending on the matchup.
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Everyone’s aware of what Tyson Chandler brings to the table — veteran experience, locker room leadership, double-digit rebounding, rim protection, toughness, illegal strong screens and a presence around the basket as the dive guy in pick-and-roll sets.
But where does the addition of Chandler leave Alex Len, the 22-year-old seven-footer that Phoenix is hoping will become a long-term fixture at the 5?
With Len set to come off the bench after somewhat of a breakthrough last season, what can be expected of this third-year center? Will he thrive in a bench role behind Chandler, or will his production take a step backward? Here’s a look at five realistic goals that Alex Len should set for himself in 2015-16.
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