Height
6'1"
Weight
195 lbs
Age
26
College
Villanova
Experience
2 yrs
Wingspan
6'4.0"
Reach
8'2.0"
Hand Size
8.25" × 9"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 127 | 13.3 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 43.0% | 41.9% | 84.6% |
| 2025-26 | | 72 | 13.3 | 4.1 | 4.7 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.3M
Guaranteed
$2.3M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Gillespie's one-year, $2.3M AAV deal earns an A- CVI as an exceptional value play for a third-year player experiencing his breakout campaign. His 13.3 PPG, 4.1 RPG, and 4.7 APG across 72 games represent solid production that far exceeds his modest salary commitment, particularly impressive for a 26-year-old point guard who was largely anonymous just months ago. The contract represents tremendous value in today's point guard market, where even middling starters command significantly higher annual salaries, making Gillespie's production-to-cost ratio outstanding. Phoenix structured this as a low-risk, high-reward gamble on a player in his third NBA season, and the investment has paid dividends as he's emerged as one of the league's most pleasant surprises according to The Athletic. With overwhelmingly positive media coverage highlighting his chemistry with teammates and franchise-altering potential, the Suns have locked in elite value on what could prove to be one of the season's best bargain contracts. The single-year term provides Phoenix flexibility while giving Gillespie a platform to showcase his breakout performance for a more substantial payday next season.
Performance Analysis
Collin Gillespie earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a point guard. This season, Collin is putting up 13.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game across 127 games. Collin's strongest area is APG at 4.7, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 4.1 (point guard median: 5.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Collin ranks 30th.
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