Utah Jazz Receive: G/F Grayson Allen, G/F Joe Ingles, 2029 First-Round Pick (Top 5 Protected – MIL)
Milwaukee Bucks Receive: G Malik Beasley
Jazz fans will instantly recognize that this deal brings two former Jazzmen back to Salt Lake City. With that said, we can’t let this whole article pass without dedicating a space to Joe Ingles’ time in Utah.
Joe Ingles went undrafted in 2009. That didn’t come as a shock. Ingles, realistically, is one of the least athletic players in the modern era of basketball. When people say Wilt Chamberlain and co “played against plumbers”, they’re thinking of guys like Ingles.
Nobody expected Joe Ingles to be a staple of Utah Jazz basketball for years to come. Yet, that’s exactly what he became. Ingles was slow, and he couldn’t jump, but he always found a way to make a positive contribution.
Those contributions started with floor spacing. For a long time, Ingles consistently ranked among the best three-point shooters in the NBA. Still, that wasn’t the only facet of his game that mattered. Ingles is a tremendous passer.
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Moreover, through effort and attention to detail, he managed to grade as a positive on the defensive end in spite of his poor athleticism. Fans in Utah loved Ingles, and for good reason.
Unfortunately, he suffered a season-ending injury last season. At 34, his days as a meaningful on-court contributor may be done. Should the Jazz really bring him back into the fold?
