You are crazy. He had really showed his age this year or that he was out of shape... whatever narrative you want to give it is fair... but neither are good.Everyone so quick to give him a minimum.
Just remember that he was at his peak 12 mos ago. Then Conley went down and he had to transition from primary backup shooting guard to primary backup point guard (something very few 6’8 players can do.) Going to point guard wore him out and he was exhausted during the playoffs.
Then he went to the Olympics and shortly after that training camp started up. He never got to rest and get his body right. Go to the first page of this thread and look at Joe’s arms. They are more defined, he was leaner and stronger. He didn’t come into training camp in great shape this year.
I know this is crazy talk, but if Joe really wants it, he could take this summer, rest, rehab, and get into great shape again. And maybe he could contribute 10-15 minutes a night. He’s past his peak for sure and would only have one or two years left… but maybe?
Am I crazy?
Or Joe could retire and ride off into the sunset.
(I don’t know NBA contracts very well, is there something in between MLE and vets minimum?)
Ben Anderson suggested a shorter timeline.You are crazy. He had really showed his age this year or that he was out of shape... whatever narrative you want to give it is fair... but neither are good.
This is a full year injury... at least. Many guys suck the first year back... so roll forward 18 months and he still is not likely to be at or near his playing level this year. So he's looking at a 2 year process imo... and its effing hard... and it might eat a guy up at his age. It would be a mental and physical battle. I doubt he plays in the NBA again. I think he rehabs and plays in Australia and he likely gets some ownership in the franchise he picks.
I think all the travel and basketball the last couple years wore him out. I think he's too normal. If I was him I'd be sad but I'd likely be thinking of going home and making some money in Australia... say he only makes 1-2M or something there between endorsements, equity in a team, and salary... and you get more family time and are closer to extended family... how much more would he need to be offered to stay here to make it worth it? Hell maybe he rehabs in Australia... gets a refresher and comes back in 18 months for one final go at it?Ben Anderson suggested a shorter timeline.
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Recovery Timeline After Joe Ingles ACL Tear
After suffering a torn ACL, how quickly could Utah Jazz guard Joe Ingles return to the floor should he decide to extend his NBA career?kslsports.com
Even though I said it, I do think it’s more likely that he retires. I just don’t think it’s 100% out of the realm of possibility.
If he comes back it would have to be out of love of the game, and he didn’t show much joy this season (maybe because he’s not as good as he used to be.)
You are crazy. He had really showed his age this year or that he was out of shape... whatever narrative you want to give it is fair... but neither are good.
This is a full year injury... at least. Many guys suck the first year back... so roll forward 18 months and he still is not likely to be at or near his playing level this year. So he's looking at a 2 year process imo... and its effing hard... and it might eat a guy up at his age. It would be a mental and physical battle. I doubt he plays in the NBA again. I think he rehabs and plays in Australia and he likely gets some ownership in the franchise he picks.
Thanks Joe.
He's a couple years past his real prime and we've been talking about it for 2 years. Ever since he went to the bench when Conley came in he's been less connected to everything and he almost always does better starting. Last year he was great and very impactful since he had adjusted, but he wasn't as aggressive due to coming off the bench, and he'd started losing a step. This season he was very obviously either already nursing an injury or worn out and out of shape from playing in the Olympics and not getting the rest and recovery he needed, or just having age catch up to him, maybe some of all of it.Everyone so quick to give him a minimum.
Just remember that he was at his peak 12 mos ago (EDIT- I don’t think I agree with this anymore. He was pretty dang good 12 mos ago, but not his peak.) Then Conley went down and he had to transition from primary backup shooting guard to primary backup point guard (something very few 6’8 players can do.) Going to point guard wore him out and he was exhausted during the playoffs.
Then he went to the Olympics and shortly after that training camp started up. He never got to rest and get his body right. Go to the first page of this thread and look at Joe’s arms. They are more defined, he was leaner and stronger. He didn’t come into training camp in great shape this year.
I know this is crazy talk, but if Joe really wants it, he could take this summer, rest, rehab, and get into great shape again. And maybe he could contribute 10-15 minutes a night. He’s past his peak for sure and would only have one or two years left… but maybe?
Am I crazy?
Or Joe could retire and ride off into the sunset.
(I don’t know NBA contracts very well, is there something in between MLE and vets minimum?)
It sucks…Part of my fandom has died. It feels like someone has died.
Yeah, I have no idea where this is headed now. Would love it if it was the event that brought everyone the proper perspective and really crystalized all the lessons they should know by now, but my gut feeling right now is that this might totally fall apart. I hope my dread is misplaced, but y'all, it's been real good the last 5 years. Even when we thought it was bad.I fear for the locker room. Some players made statements alluding to it, but I think he helped bring the team together and helped to keep potential conflicts from boiling over. With this losing streak and no Joe I think things could go sideways.