PHOENIX – Last night shifted a conversation and sparked a debate amongst Suns fans. Collin Gillespie’s 227 made three-pointers set a new Phoenix Suns single-season record, a mark that forces both fans and analysts to reconsider the franchise’s shooting hierarchy.
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Mar 31, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) shoots a three point basket against Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
On the surface, the argument feels simple that no one in Suns history has ever made more threes in a season. But greatness, especially in Phoenix, has never been measured by volume alone.
Where does Collin Gillespie rank among the best Phoenix Suns three-point shooters?
Mar 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) shoots the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Devin Booker owns the franchise’s all-time three-point record and pairs it with longevity, playoff moments, and a résumé that includes a three-point contest crown. Booker represents sustained elite production, the standard Gillespie is now chasing. Then there’s Steve Nash, whose 43.5% three-point efficiency remains the gold standard for the Suns franchise. Nash didn’t just make his shots; he weaponized spacing before it defined modern basketball. His impact transcends numbers, shaping how the game is played today. In the same era, Quentin Richardson embodied the early evolution of the three-point specialist with volume, confidence, and range that stretched defenses in different ways.
Jan. 12, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard (13) Steve Nash against the New Jersey Nets at the US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Nets 118-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Gillespie’s case is different. His 227 threes aren’t just a record; they’re a reflection of the modern NBA’s math, where efficiency meets opportunity. But one season, even a historic one, doesn’t eclipse years of excellence. For Suns fans, that’s where the debate lives: spark vs. legacy. But to keep climbing the rankings, he’ll need more than one season. Although having a franchise-breaking record shows Gillespie is heading down the right path, and that’s exactly why this conversation is just getting started.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
