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PHOENIX – One of the breakout stars in the NBA this season, Suns’ PG Collin Gillespie, is getting credit from big-name superstars around the NBA, including praise from Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards.
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Dec 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Suns guard Gillespie (12) works around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Anthony Edwards gives credit to Suns’ Collin Gillespie:
Anthony Edwards on Collin Gillespie 👀
“Number 12, pretty good at basketball”
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— Gillespie Central (@CG12Central) December 9, 2025
When Anthony Edwards mentioned after the Timberwolves’ loss, “Number 12, he is good at basketball,” it wasn’t just a compliment; it was a signal. Edwards doesn’t hand out praise without intent, and for Collin Gillespie, a player that not many fans knew entering the season, that moment felt like confirmation: people across the league are starting to notice. Gillespie’s rise isn’t built on flash; it’s built on reliability. Every rotation needs a guard who can stabilize possessions, hit open shots, and stay disciplined defensively. Gillespie has quietly checked those boxes, and coaches value the players who don’t require being the main scorer to impact winning.
Dec 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix guard Gillespie (12) works around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark (22) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
For Suns fans, the emotional impact is real. Gillespie represents something larger as Phoenix’s development and depth are not only a bright spot, but one of their strongest assets. In a league obsessed with stars, finding a role player who rises organically feels like a win for the fanbase itself. Nationally, his emergence adds a wrinkle to scouting conversations as proof that overlooked players can still carve out meaningful roles.
Dec 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix head coach Jordan Ott directs guard Gillespie (12) as they play the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Strategically, this moment matters. When opposing stars start mentioning your name unprompted, you shift from an underdog story to a game plan consideration. Gillespie now changes how teams defend, draft, and allocate minutes, and Edwards didn’t just compliment his talents; he validated them. For a Suns team chasing stability and sustainability, that recognition might be the clearest sign yet that they’ve found a keeper.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
