Suns’ Collin Gillespie is turning heads around the NBA, and Anthony Edwards confirmed that

Anthony Edwards gives credit to Suns’ Collin Gillespie:

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.

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.

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.