Suns have unconventional Dillon Brooks replacement staring them in the face

Feb 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; A cast is visible on the hand of Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks against the Portland Trail Blazers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesThe Phoenix Suns have recovered from the shock of losing Dillon Brooks to a broken left hand for 4-6 weeks, and attentions now turn to who will replace their emotional leader each night.

Although not a like-for-like swap in a positional sense, point guard Collin Gillespie is the outside the box choice who could really excel in the role.

Gillespie is called "Villain Jr." for a reason

Let's not forget that prior to the season beginning, Brooks had taken…