Phoenix Suns – Fantasy basketball to reality Part 1

ALEX LEN – C

PORTLAND, OR – OCTOBER 3: Alex Len #21 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 3, 2017 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)

Last Season – 49 % FG 72 % FT 8 Pts 6.6 Rebs 1.3 Blks in 20.3 Mins
ESPN Fantasy Projection – 8.1 Pts 7.3 Rebs 1.1 Blks in 22 Mins

Alex Len had a difficult free agency period but was brought back with the qualifying offer. He also hasn’t had his fair shake being stunted by the presence of Tyson Chandler. This will put a chip on his shoulder as shown in preseason on 66% FG accuracy. The new role of clean up post beast thrown on him will also aid in his contract year.

Reasonable Prediction – 50 % FG 73 % FT 9.3 Pts 8.1 Rebs 1.6 Blks in 20 Mins
Goal – 55 % FG 75 % FT 14.3 Pts 9.8 Rebs 1.9 Blks in 30 Mins
Middle Ground – 52 % FG 74 % FT 11.8 Pts 9 Rebs 1.8 Blks in 25 Mins

Next: Where should the Suns be Power Ranked?

This concludes Part 1 and the second tier of the 10 man rotation. Look soon for Part 2 and the top tier of the rotation. Go Suns!