Australian F Joe Ingles competing for Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA.
First big break
Ingles' first major break came in 2005 when he was invited to the Australian Institute of Sport after impressing in Canberra basketball. He then signed with the South Dragons in 2006, won NBL Rookie of the Year in 2007 and helped the Dragons win the 2008-09 NBL championship. His performances led to a move to Spain in 2009 and began his European professional career. ([sahof.org.au](https://sahof.org.au/award-winner/joe-ingles/amp/?utm_source=openai))
Key stats & awards
NBA: 750 regular-season games and 5,722 points, 2,195 rebounds and 2,589 assists through the 2025-26 season according to Basketball-Reference's current career table; the Minnesota Timberwolves' July 2025 release reported 5,722 points, 2,195 rebounds and 2,589 assists through 723 games at that time. NBA.com identifies Ingles as Utah's all-time leader in three-point field goals made, with 1,071. Internationally, FIBA lists Olympic and World Cup tournament statistics across five Olympic cycles and multiple World Cups. Major honours include NBL Rookie of the Year, NBL champion, two Spanish League titles, two Spanish Supercups, the 2012 Catalan League title, Israeli League champion, Israeli Cup champion, EuroLeague champion and an Olympic bronze medal with Australia at Tokyo 2020. ([basketball-reference.com](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/i/inglejo01.html?utm_source=openai))
Famous moments
Defining moments include helping the South Dragons win the 2008-09 NBL championship; winning the 2014 EuroLeague title with Maccabi Tel Aviv; becoming an established NBA starter and playmaker with Utah; setting the Utah Jazz franchise record for made three-pointers; representing Australia at five Olympic Games; and contributing to Australia's first Olympic men's basketball medal, a bronze at Tokyo 2020. His sustained role as a left-handed shooter, passer and defensive communicator made him one of Australia's most recognisable NBA players. ([sahof.org.au](https://sahof.org.au/award-winner/joe-ingles/amp/?utm_source=openai))
