The Phoenix Suns have recovered from the shock of losing Dillon Brooks to a broken left hand for 4-6 weeks, and attentions now turn to who will replace their emotional leader each night.
Although not a like-for-like swap in a positional sense, point guard Collin Gillespie is the outside the box choice who could really excel in the role.
Gillespie is called "Villain Jr." for a reason
Let's not forget that prior to the season beginning, Brooks had taken Gillespie under his wing at training camp and even gave him the nickname "Villain Jr.".
It would be a stretch to say they have the same playing styles, Brooks was inching into DeMarcus Cousins territory before going down, but Gillespie inspires his teammates in a different way.