Nuggets’ Collin Gillespie is now tied for the lead in G League triple-doubles
Denver Nuggets rookie Collin Gillespie registered another triple-double on assignment in the G League to lead the Grand Rapids Gold to a win over the Raptors 905.
Gillespie produced a season-high 36 points, 12 assists, 11 rebounds and three steals in the 115-109 victory on the road on Wednesday. He finished by shooting 9-of-23 from the field, including 4-of-10 from 3-point range, in 46 minutes.
The 24-year-old is one of three players in the G League this season to record a 30-point triple-double. He now has three triple-doubles, tied for the most in the G League this season (Elfrid Payton, Indiana Mad Ants).
.@nuggets two-way signees Collin Gillespie and Braxton Key STUFFED the stat sheet to lead the @grandrapidsgold to victory!
Gillespie scored a career-high and posted his third TRIPLE-DOUBLE of the season. 👏 pic.twitter.com/IKV13gL00r
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) January 24, 2024
Gillespie, who is signed to a two-way contract, was named the G League Player of the Month for December after averaging 21.7 points, 11.7 assists, 9.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals on 37.8% shooting from 3-point range in six games. He led all players in assists during the month.
He went undrafted in 2022 after playing five seasons at Villanova. He missed last season after suffering a leg fracture and ankle dislocation during the summer and spent the year on a two-way contract while recovering from the injury.
Gillespie is averaging 21.2 points, 10.4 assists, 9.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals on 45.3% shooting from the field in nine games with the Gold. He is one of four players with multiple triple-doubles this season.
