Joe Ingles

Australian basketball player, NBA forward

Joe Ingles - Australian basketball player, NBA forward
Born

October 2nd, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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An Australian basketball player specialized in the forward position. Played for teams including the Utah Jazz and the Australian national team. Competed in the NBA from 2014, contributing to the Jazz's playoff runs. Represented Australia in multiple international tournaments, including the FIBA World Cup and the Olympics, securing a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Played for the Utah Jazz in the NBA

Won a bronze medal with Australia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Competed in the FIBA World Cup

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