Collin Gillespie defends Devin Booker's impact on Suns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:23 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Collin Gillespie responded to criticism regarding Devin Booker's influence on the Phoenix Suns. A podcast claimed Booker only impacts scoring, neglecting defense and playmaking. Gillespie labeled this view as a 'bad take', emphasizing Booker's crucial role in the team's success. Last season, Booker averaged 26.1 points, contributing to the Suns' return to the playoffs, despite a first-round sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Suns are adding new talent like Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Collin Gillespie had a breakout season for the Suns last year.
- •Podcast criticism downplayed Devin Booker's all-around contributions.
- •Booker averaged 26.1 points and led the Suns back to the playoffs.
- •The Suns were swept in the first round by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- •Phoenix is adding Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard to the roster.
- 11:19 AMYahoo Sports — Phoenix Suns’ Collin Gillespie Defends Devin Booker From Harsh Criticism by Podcaster
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"Collin Gillespie had a breakout campaign with the Phoenix Suns last season after struggling to carve out a role in his first years in the NBA. Some even considered him a candidate for Most Improved Player after putting up career-best numbers. In his third season, he averaged 12.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.2 steals in 80 games, […] The post Suns news: Collin Gillespie calls out 'bad take' on Devin Booker's impact appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie came to Devin Booker‘s defense after a podcaster recently downplayed Booker’s impact on the team despite being the No. 1 option. “Book affects one part of the game very strongly: Scoring. He doesn’t do that in defense. He doesn’t do that in playmaking to the level that it takes to [...]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 11:19 AMPhoenix Suns’ Collin Gillespie Defends Devin Booker From Harsh Criticism by Podcaster
Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie came to Devin Booker‘s defense after a podcaster recently downplayed Booker’s impact on the team despite being the No. 1 option. “Book affects one part of the game very strongly: Scoring. He doesn’t do that in defense. He doesn’t do that in playmaking to the level that it takes to [...]
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 6:23 AMSuns news: Collin Gillespie calls out 'bad take' on Devin Booker's impact
Collin Gillespie had a breakout campaign with the Phoenix Suns last season after struggling to carve out a role in his first years in the NBA. Some even considered him a candidate for Most Improved Player after putting up career-best numbers. In his third season, he averaged 12.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.2 steals in 80 games, […] The post Suns news: Collin Gillespie calls out 'bad take' on Devin Booker's impact appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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