Alex Len had his 2015-16 option picked up by the Suns on Monday, NBA.com reports.

Len had his 2015-16 option picked up by the Suns on Monday, NBA.com reports.

Analysis:

After he was selected fifth overall in the 2013 draft, Len proceeded to disappoint, at least on the surface, with averages of two points and 2.4 rebounds in 8.6 minutes across 42 tilts. However, for rookies who logged at least 300 minutes, he ranked fifth in boards per 48 minutes and sixth in blocks per 48, intimating some of his potential. Entering this season, he was recovering from a broken finger in his right hand, which contained him to two exhibitions this month in which he recorded 2.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and one block in 18.5 minutes per game. It remains to be seen how much of a role he can carve out behind Miles Plumlee at center.