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PHOENIX — Collin Gillespie has been one of the Phoenix Suns’ most effective and important players so far this season, so much so that he has joined an NBA Finals MVP in exclusive company.
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Oct 31, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) takes a three-point shot in the second half between the Phoenix Suns and the Utah Jazz at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images
Through 22 games, Gillespie has joined Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry as the only players with 100+ assists, 60+ 3-pointers made, 25+ steals, a 60+ true shooting percentage and 44+ 3-point percentage. Curry accomplished the feat in the 2015-16 season.
For the Suns guard, it’s more than just shooting from beyond the arc. He has been productive on both sides of the ball and has delivered clutch shots when the team needs them most.
Oct 22, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) reacts to a play during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Gillespie wasn’t even on the team full-time at this point last year, on a two-way contract and spending much of the season with the Suns’ G-League affiliate. This season, he’s making his presence known as a two-way player and an important rotation piece.
It’s no secret the Suns have been hit with the injury bug, including All-Star Devin Booker. This has been Gillespie’s moment to shine, stepping in as the next man up when a key player goes down.
Nov 13, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) dribbles during the second half of the game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images
The Suns weren’t given much of a chance in preseason predictions, with many viewing them as a poor defensive team. However, Gillespie has been central to changing that narrative and showing why Phoenix can still contend despite a rebuild.
Gillespie’s story has been one to watch this season, and if he continues on this trajectory, he won’t be ignored much longer in the national conversation.
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER FOR COLLIN GILLESPIE.
☀️ 28 PTS (career-high)
☀️ 8 3PM (career-high)
☀️ PHX W@Suns improve to 13–9 on the season 👏 pic.twitter.com/rDEmEkGCqN
— NBA (@NBA) December 2, 2025
The Suns will now head to Texas to face the Houston Rockets on Friday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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