Phoenix Suns secures the continuity of one of its most important players
The Arizona franchise has renewed Collin Gillespie for 4 years and 48 million dollars
Although the NBA free agent market won't start for another ten days, the first signing intention has already been announced.
Guard Collin Gillespie, who entered the league undrafted, is set to sign a four-year, $48 million contract to stay with Phoenix Suns.
The information was reported by Shams Charania and comes after the significant leap the player made during the last season.
A season that changed his situation
Gillespie showed remarkable progress with Phoenix over the season.
The guard doubled his playing time to reach 28 minutes per game and significantly increased his offensive production, raising his average to 12.7 points per game.
Additionally, he set a new franchise record in three-pointers made with a total of 232.
His three-point shooting percentage reached 40%, along with 4.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.
A key piece in the Suns' performance
The player became one of the team's pillars during a season where Phoenix exceeded expectations, finishing with a 45-win record.
His contribution was crucial not only for his offensive performance but also for his intensity and defensive aggressiveness, fitting well with the franchise's new identity.
The organization also believes that his role will continue to be significant in the project's future.
Phoenix moves quickly to avoid competition
Teams could start negotiating with their own free agents this past weekend, and Phoenix wanted to secure a deal quickly to prevent other interested franchises from entering.
The intention was to prevent Gillespie from receiving external offers before reaching an agreement.
From two-way contracts to a fully guaranteed deal
According to Jake Fischer, the player's new contract will be fully guaranteed.
During his first three NBA seasons, Gillespie played under two-way contracts.
The Villanova product has spent the last two seasons in Phoenix, competing last season on a minimum salary.
Now, after his progression and performance, the guard faces a completely different scenario within the league.
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