Great Suns Mentors as Gifts For Rebuild

SALT LAKE CITY - April 14: Shawn Marion #31 of the Phoenix Suns dunks as Carlos Boozer #5 and the Utah Jazz watch on April 14, 2007 at the EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTICE 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 Note: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 16: Alex Len #21 of the Phoenix Suns dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 16, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Alex Len – is already starting to put his name in the Suns record books. He is 6th in offensive and defensive rebounding percentage, 4th in total rebounding percentage and 9th in blocks. That says as much about him and his potential as it does the quality of centers that this franchise has seen. The Ukrainian big man could quite possibly become the best true center in Phoenix history. My mentor for him is a bit smaller but his game and accolades would no doubt be a boost for Alex. Alvan Adams is 2nd in field goals made, 2nd in points, 1st in offensive rebounds, 2nd in defensive rebounds, 1st in total rebounds and 4th in blocks and another Ring of Honor member. He could rub off some offensive power and get Len in the position to top many of his rankings. Though his future with the team is unsure, Adams would also be good for Greg Monroe.

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