Collin Gillespie continues to prove he is 'Mr. Consistent' for the Phoenix Suns

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The Phoenix Suns have done well this season, as they have a 19-13 record after their latest win against the Washington Wizards. It was one of the most well-rounded performances of the season, as they had three players scoring over 20 points.

While Dillon Brooks' 26 points led the Suns, it was Collin Gillespie's 25 points that impressed a lot of people. After the game, the Suns were ecstatic about the victory, particularly praising Gillespie for his performance.

Gillespie is one of the Suns' most consistent players

The Suns are one of the most versatile teams this season, as they have a deeper squad than most people realize. After making the Kevin Durant trade for Brooks and Jalen Green, the Suns improved their depth around franchise cornerstone Devin Booker.

A surprise story this season has been Gillespie, who has elevated his game. In the 2024-25 season, Gillespie only played 14 minutes per game, and he has doubled that this season. With his uptick in minutes, he has improved his averages to 13.9 points, four rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. He is also shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc.

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Gillespie has cemented himself as one of the most important players on the Suns' roster. Most people would not have expected that because he was seldom used by the Denver Nuggets in his rookie year and the Suns in his sophomore year.

"Mr. Consistent! He's been Mr. Consistent for us, every night, getting us going. Every single night, every single day. We appreciate you for your hard work," Brooks said when he crashed Gillespie's post-game interview.

During his performance against the Wizards, Gillespie dictated the game. It was the best performance of the night for the Suns, and they knew how to appreciate him. Brooks was not alone in crashing Gillespie's interview, as Green and Jordan Goodwin also made sure to show their appreciation.

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