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NBA Free Agency 2018: 5 best centers available

By Baasil Ebrahim

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 14: Alex Len #21 of the Phoenix Suns gestures towards the bench during the second half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 14, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Utah Jazz beat the Phoenix Suns 107-97. 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. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 14: Alex Len #21 of the Phoenix Suns gestures towards the bench during the second half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 14, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Utah Jazz beat the Phoenix Suns 107-97. 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. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

4. Alex Len

Alex Len has not been given a chance to shine in Phoenix. He’s been given just 20 minutes per game, which is ridiculous for the fifth overall pick. With DeAndre Ayton now in the picture, he surely won’t resign with the Suns. Hopefully, he can go somewhere and become more than a guy Zach LaVine dunked on.

He can do this. Taking a look at his counting stats won’t say much, but a look deeper and his potential can be seen. The 25 year old still has time to grow and develop if he hasn’t done so already. Last year, his per 36 minutes numbers were great. They projected him to average 15.1 points, 13.4 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game. He has a 61.2% true shooting percentage, almost qualifying him for the top 20 in the league.

Len takes smart shots and could convert even more with a more creative point guard. Not to mention, he has a 13.2% offensive rebound percentage, which would have been 6th best last year if he had enough minutes to qualify. He is a workhorse who will help his team get more second chance points.

Alex Len is definitely worth a gamble.

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