The Aussie wing transformed himself from an unheralded journeyman into one of Utah Jazz’s most beloved players, writes Gordon Monson.
The Aussie wing transformed himself from an unheralded journeyman into one of the Utah Jazz’s most beloved players
The coach grinned, adding: “Joe’s been a catalyst for a lot of the growth our team has had … in ways that aren’t always visible to people from the outside. Even though he’s full of s—-.”Ingles resumed talking in his familiar soft Australian accent, talking about his life, about his journey through that life, inside and outside of basketball. He was talking about playing for the Jazz, about his fond experience of playing for the Jazz, and his outlook on the future.
Ingles, initially a sort of NBA babysitter for Jazz youngster Dante Exum, transformed himself into much more than that. He became an important part of the Jazz over his time, as one of the league’s best 3-point shooters, and as much of a cohesive force in the locker room as he was an irritant for Jazz opponents.You also know how Ingles connected with the community.
All while balling out, doing what he could to help the Jazz win games. He was nobody’s idea of a great athlete, never a great player, although his dexterity from distance and creative court vision stood out.
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