Raptors: 3 players that Toronto should sign to replace Alex Len

The Toronto Raptors acknowledged that their decision to sign center Alex Len in order to replace the departed Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol was a titanic flip, as they already parted ways with the Ukrainian big after a handful of games. With Len not on the team anymore, it gives Raptors president Masai Ujiri some flexibility to improve the roster.

In need of a big man that can provide defense off of the bench and enough offensive skill to take some of the pressure off of Pascal Siakam, Ujiri for these three bigs to improve the depth of this Toronto team.

3 players that could replace Alex Len for the Toronto Raptors: PF John Henson

Henson was once a young talent with potential. Now, he is currently a free agent in what supposed to be his ninth season in the NBA. A former lottery pick out of North Carolina, Henson’s inability to evolve his offensive game and develop a jump shot

Henson, so far in his career, has averaged 7.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game with the Bucks, Cavaliers, and Pistons. Henson has rarely used the three-pointer as a weapon, as he is averaging less than one attempt per game in his career. However, Henson’s long arms will help him on the defensive end, and Nurse could be the ideal coach to help him develop an offensive game.

If he can improve his three-point shot, he’ll be back in the NBA in no time and should have a stable career in the league. However, the Raptors do not need him to shoot threes. They need his defense, specifically his rim-protecting ability and skill at block shots. Adding Henson gives the dominant Chris Boucher some reprieve on defense and lets him do his thing on offense without having the responsibility to guard the center. Plus, with Aron Baynes struggling, Henson has a chance to play meaningful minutes for the Raptors, as Nurse has a fondness for players like Henson that can stuff opposing slashers in the paint.