With the season a few months away, we take a look at the centers who might potentially surprise us.
Every year we have these breakout players that seemingly came out of nowhere. Last year it was C.J. McCollum, Will Barton, Evan Turner, and many more to name.
With that said, here are the giants not getting enough recognition who have the potential to breakout this coming season.
Three NBA Centers Who Will Fly Under the Radar
Alex Len – Phoenix Suns
This past season was arguably Len’s best season in his 3 years in the league.
He averaged 9.0 ppg and 7.6 rpg while playing only in a little over 23.3 mpg. Prior to the start of the season, the Suns signed veteran Tyson Chandler for 4 years and $52 million to try and lure LaMarcus Aldridge. Even though the plan failed, the team found themselves a mentor for the young Ukrainian.
Post All-Star break, Len averaged an impressive double-double. He posted 13.0 ppg and 10.3 rpg in 30 mpg, which is a pretty impressive stat line.
Even though Len enjoyed improved success, the weaknesses in his game still show from time to time (not very polished offensively, shot just a little over 40 percent from the field). It is a weakness that is very fixable during the summer. Remember what they always say, big guys take a little longer to develop.
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