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Suns guard Collin Gillespie sets franchise record for 3-pointers in a season
Gillespie reached 227 3-pointers in his 76th game, passing Quentin Richardson as Phoenix’s season leader despite the Suns’ loss.
- On Thursday night, Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie set the franchise record for 3-pointers in a season with 227, surpassing Quentin Richardson's previous mark of 226 from the 2004-05 campaign.
- Gillespie's rise follows a unique journey from undrafted college standout to securing a standard contract with Phoenix last summer, providing reliable shooting while navigating a season marked by significant team injuries.
- The guard hit his record-breaking 227th 3-pointer in the second quarter of the Suns' 127-107 loss to the Charlotte Hornets in his 76th game played this season.
- Despite the personal achievement, Gillespie stated, "It's a great accomplishment" but "doesn't really mean much right now with the loss," while expressing gratitude to the team.
- Now a starter alongside Devin Booker, Gillespie looks to help the Suns regain momentum as the postseason approaches, emphasizing the need to "continue to move in the right direction" offensively and defensively.
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Former Villanova star Collin Gillespie sets Suns record for three-pointers - Technology Shout
Collin Gillespie spent several years knocking down 3-pointers in Villanova’s offense, and that has translated into NBA impact. Gillespie hit two 3-pointers on Thursday night to push the Phoenix Suns’ season tally to 227 points. This set a new franchise record for three-pointers made in a season, surpassing Quentin Richardson’s mark of 226 set in the 2004-25 season. Gillespie is shooting 40.7% from three-point range this season. He’s 227-for-557 …
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