Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Alex Len
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Alex Len made an impact.
Oleksii "Alex" Len is a Ukrainian professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins for two seasons, prior to which he played professionally for Dnipro. Len was drafted into the NBA after his time at Maryland.
2009: Played for Ukraine's Under-16 National Team
In 2009, Alex Len played for Ukraine's Under-16 national team during the FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship.
2009: Played for Ukraine at FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship
In 2009, Alex Len played for the Ukraine national team at the FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship.
2010: Played for Ukraine at FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
In 2010, Alex Len played for the Ukraine national team at the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, where he excelled as a top scorer, rebounder, and shot blocker.
2010: Played for Ukraine's Under-18 National Team
In 2010, Alex Len played with his nation's Under-18 national team for the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, helping them stay in the Division A tournaments.
2010: Recruited by Maryland
In 2010, Alex Len was recruited by the University of Maryland after the 2010 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship.
November 9, 2012: Season Opener against Kentucky
On November 9, 2012, Alex Len played in the season opener against Kentucky, scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks, though Kentucky won 72-69.
January 16, 2013: Game-Winning Shot against North Carolina State
On January 16, 2013, Alex Len scored a game-winning shot with 0.9 seconds left, leading to a 52–50 upset victory over #14 North Carolina State.
February 16, 2013: Victory over Duke
On February 16, 2013, Alex Len played a role in Maryland's 83–81 victory over the top ranked Duke Blue Devils. Len put up 19 points.
April 14, 2013: Declared for the 2013 NBA draft
On April 14, 2013, Alex Len declared for the 2013 NBA draft, projected as a lottery pick.
August 29, 2013: Signed with the Phoenix Suns
On August 29, 2013, Alex Len signed with the Phoenix Suns.
November 1, 2013: NBA Debut
On November 1, 2013, Alex Len made his NBA debut for the Phoenix Suns in a victory against the Utah Jazz.
January 29, 2014: First 10-Rebound Game
On January 29, 2014, Alex Len had his first 10-rebound game in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
July 2014: Joined Phoenix Suns for Summer League
In July 2014, Alex Len joined the Phoenix Suns for the 2014 NBA Summer League.
October 31, 2014: First Career Double-Double
On October 31, 2014, Alex Len recorded his first career double-double with career-highs in points and rebounds with 10 and 11, respectively, in a win over the San Antonio Spurs.
July 2015: Rejoined Suns for Summer League
In July 2015, Alex Len rejoined the Phoenix Suns for the 2015 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
April 25, 2016: Saved friend and lifeguard from drowning
On April 25, 2016, Alex Len helped save his friend and a lifeguard from drowning at a beach in the Dominican Republic, displaying his strong swimming skills.
September 25, 2017: Signed Qualifying Offer with Suns
On September 25, 2017, Alex Len signed a one-year, $4.2 million qualifying offer to return to the Phoenix Suns.
November 17, 2017: 17 points and 18 rebounds against the Lakers
On November 17, 2017, Len had 17 points and 18 rebounds in a 122-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
November 28, 2017: Tied a career high with 18 rebounds
On November 28, 2017, Len tied a career high with 18 rebounds in a 104–99 win over the Chicago Bulls.
December 16, 2017: Career-high 19 rebounds
On December 16, 2017, Alex Len had 12 points and a career-high 19 rebounds in a 108-106 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
March 2, 2018: Six blocks against the Oklahoma City Thunder
On March 2, 2018, Alex Len had six blocks in a 124–116 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
August 3, 2018: Signed with the Atlanta Hawks
On August 3, 2018, Alex Len signed a two-year, $8.5 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks.
August 2018: Named to Ukraine National Team
In August 2018, Alex Len was named to play for the Ukraine national basketball team for the first time.
December 23, 2018: Season-High 17 Rebounds
On December 23, 2018, Alex Len had 15 points and a season-high 17 rebounds in a 98–95 win over the Detroit Pistons.
March 3, 2019: Season-High 28 Points
On March 3, 2019, Alex Len scored a then season-high 28 points with a career-high five 3-pointers in a win over the Chicago Bulls.
February 6, 2020: Traded to the Sacramento Kings
On February 6, 2020, Alex Len was traded to the Sacramento Kings.
November 29, 2020: Signed with the Toronto Raptors
On November 29, 2020, Alex Len signed with the Toronto Raptors.
January 19, 2021: Waived by the Raptors
On January 19, 2021, Alex Len was waived by the Toronto Raptors.
January 23, 2021: Signed with the Washington Wizards
On January 23, 2021, Alex Len signed with the Washington Wizards.
August 13, 2021: Signed with the Sacramento Kings
On August 13, 2021, Alex Len signed with the Sacramento Kings.
July 8, 2024: Re-signed with the Kings
On July 8, 2024, Alex Len re-signed with the Sacramento Kings.
February 6, 2025: Traded Back to the Wizards
On February 6, 2025, Alex Len was traded back to the Washington Wizards in a multi-team deal.
February 11, 2025: Waived by Wizards, Signed with Lakers
On February 11, 2025, Alex Len was waived by the Wizards and later signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
