Nuggets’ Collin Gillespie named G League Player of the Month for December
Denver Nuggets rookie Collin Gillespie was named the G League Player of the Month for games played in December with the Grand Rapids Gold, the league announced on Wednesday.
Gillespie, who is signed to a two-way contract, averaged 21.7 points, 11.7 assists, 9.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals on 37.8% shooting from 3-point range in six games in December. He registered a triple-double on Dec. 10 and led all players in assists during the month.
The undrafted guard from Villanova produced four 20-point games in December with the Gold, including a career-high 32 points, nine rebounds and nine assists on Dec. 29 in a win over the Westchester Knicks.
That’s our @Kia G League Player of the Month 😏 @NBAGrandRapids
Collin Gillespie is out here working both ends of the court! pic.twitter.com/hTgSZkkNkg
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) January 4, 2024
Gillespie went undrafted in 2022 after five seasons at Villanova. He missed last season after suffering a leg fracture and ankle dislocation during the summer. He spent the year on a two-way contract while recovering from the injury.
The organization chose to keep him last season despite the injury and believes he has a bright future. He was re-signed to a two-way contract in July and was a full participant in summer league, averaging 7.8 points, 4.6 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.4 steals in five games.
Gillespie is averaging 19.4 points, 10.5 assists, 9.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals on 46.5% shooting from the field this season with the Gold. He currently leads the G League in assists and is one of 10 players to record a triple-double this season.
