clarky
Years ago

Luke Walton Allstars: Joe Ingles

Once again Grantland's Zach Lowe has released his annual 'Luke Walton All-Stars' column in which he focuses on the journeyman NBA players.

Team Walton is for journeymen thriving in unexpectedly large roles, and NBA players are confident sorts; they rarely find their individual success surprising.


His roster for this years squad looks like this:

STARTERS
G: Louis Williams (Captain), Toronto Raptors
G: Aaron Brooks, Chicago Bulls
F: Jared Dudley, Milwaukee Bucks
F: Kris Humphries, Washington Wizards
C: Chris Kaman, Portland Trailblazers

BENCH
G: Rasual Butler, Washington Wizards
G: Beno Udrih, Memphis Grizzlies
F: Patrick Patterson, Toronto Raptors
F: Joe Ingles, Utah Jazz
G: Jason Terry, Houston Rockets
C: Lavoy Allen, Indiana Pacers
C: Ed Davis, Los Angeles Lakers

His writeup for Australia's own Joe Ingles is somewhat informative and positive, however it seems to highlight his "deficiencies" and his unselfish play in a different light to what is expected after reading other player write-ups. It's another Grantland/Zach Lowe piece worth reading, but the kicker for me was this quote:

Ingles, a longtime Aussie pro who somehow always looks as if he hasn't showered in days, is producing one of the most bizarro seasons ever for a wing player.


The Fourth Annual Luke Walton All-Stars

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Anonymous  
Years ago

BEAST MODE! Good job, Joey!!!

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Bobby Tables  
Years ago

"somehow always looks as if he hasn't showered in days"

hahahaha...brilliant

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Bear  
Years ago

Bizarro Mode?

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GWB  
Years ago

He needs to try and shoot more. He can shoot, I don't see why he absolutely wont?

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Anonymous  
Years ago

He's been good at gelling the team, but not much else.

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Scoring's overrated

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GWB  
Years ago

He has been alright for some things. But can't he just TRY to make an impact? He needs to think about next season... just not being a hinderance to the team isn't enough to score another contract... he needs to be bringing more than the occasional pass.

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Mick  
Years ago

Passing up open shots is being a hinderance to your team, especially in the NBA.

He's wasting the once in a lifetime NBA opportunity if he keeps playing like he is. You look at his boxscores some games and it's like 23 minutes playing time with goose eggs all along the stat sheet. Most guys couldn't do that if they tried.

Ingles, like most Aussie wings, has never had the aggression and killer instinct to allow him to fully realise the potential of his athletic gifts, and that's not really something you can teach.

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crocsfan  
Years ago

@mick, good points. One aussie wing that does have the killer instinct imo is Chris Goulding.

He has nba aspirations and should go close to a gig next season.

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Toys^ do u even watch the games? Passing up open shots? What games are you watching, the pure milk super sixers? Lols box score bandits. Watch the games you gronks. Don't disrespect the game by basing arguments on box scores. It's about playing with in a system, coach don't give a fluck bout box scores. But yeah Mick, well done,keep up the good work champ.

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Toys^ do u even watch the games? Passing up open shots? What games are you watching, the pure milk super sixers? Lols box score bandits. Watch the games you gronks. Don't disrespect the game by basing arguments on box scores. It's about playing with in a system, coach don't give a fluck bout box scores. But yeah Mick, well done,keep up the good work champ.

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Wilson Sting  
Years ago

Coach might not care about box scores but I think management would when it comes time to negotiating contracts.

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Anyone watching today game or following box scores? Box score bandits, impressions?

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