The Phoenix Suns made the steal of the offseason, signing Collin Gillespie to a one-year deal worth $2.3 million. We're a quarter of the way into the 2025-26 season, and Gillespie has already outplayed that contract. His hustle and energy off the bench are exactly what Phoenix needed, and what Mat Ishbia was talking about when he discussed a culture change.
Gillespie is averaging a career-high 12.7 points, 5.0 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game for the 12-9 Suns, shooting 43.9% from the field and 42.9% from three in 26.4 minutes. He's the team's top scorer off the bench, quickly becoming one of their most important role players.