The Milwaukee Bucks made quite a valuable pickup when they acquired Joe Ingles.
The Aussie forward is a high-IQ player with proven playoff experience and a versatile skill set, even if he doesn’t always look like it.
As a matter of fact, even his own teammates have often trolled him for his looks, with Khris Middleton having one of the most hilarious ways of praising him.
Khris Middleton, on Joe Ingles:
"The slowest guy out there, probably the most unathletic guy out there, but he's a ball player."
— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) April 20, 2023
Middleton claimed that he was slow and unathletic, but he’s still a baller, which led to plenty of reactions on social media.
You can tell they just insult eachother as banter between them
— Mitch🦌 FIRE BUD (@Mitchellbradzzz) April 20, 2023
No way😭😭😂😂😂
— AFCMUSE (@afcmuse) April 20, 2023
I thought they were twins
— Walt Orzepowski (@WaltOrzepowski) April 20, 2023
All time leader in Utah Jazz 3 pointers…BUCKET FROM DOWN UNDA
— Matt (@Matt32059748) April 20, 2023
🤔
Coming from Khris..— ManCityFan (@ManCity9111) April 20, 2023
Truth be told, Middleton was right on point there.
Ingles moves at his own pace, yet he always finds a way to get his shot off and create separation from his closer defender.
On top of that, he’s a smart player and a much better defender than people credit him for, so he’s an elite pickup for any contender.
Ingles’ impact doesn’t always reflect on the stat sheet, but there’s no wonder why he’s always been such a big fan favorite.
Notably, the Bucks will need him to step up big time while Giannis Antetokounmpo is out with an injury, with the rest of the team also having to pick up the slack as well.
The Bucks managed to fight back and even the series vs. the Miami Heat at one game apiece, but Giannis might still have to sit out the next game when the series heads to South Florida.
So, for their own sake, they better hope Ingles lives up to Middleton’s compliments.
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