NBA players send Jazz forward Joe Ingles messages of support following season-ending ACL injury

February 1, 2022 admin

Utah Jazz swingman Joe Ingles has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee.

The Aussie went down in the Jazz’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night, with an MRI the following day revealing the extent of the injury. However, no other structural damage was reportedly found.

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The 34-year-old has been an ironman for the Jazz in his seven seasons, only missing nine games leading into the 2021-22 season, with this being the first serious injury of his career.

Players around the league, both past and present, took to Twitter following the news to send the Aussie well wishes and speedy recovery.

Ricky Rubio

… love you hermano. We will be back @Joeingles7

“ the key to success is playing the hand you were dealt like it was the hand you wanted “
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— Ricky Rubio (@rickyrubio9) January 31, 2022

Matthew Dellavedova

Damn ? get healthy soon @Joeingles7 !!! https://t.co/NZkvvvcJrN

— Matthew Dellavedova (@matthewdelly) January 31, 2022

Andrew Bogut

?????? @Joeingles7

— Andrew Bogut (@andrewbogut) January 31, 2022

Royce O’Neale

???? mannnn

— Royce O’Neale (@BucketsONeale00) January 31, 2022

Eric Paschall

My brother! @Joeingles7 ?? pic.twitter.com/led56QIHTZ

— Eric Paschall (@epaschall) January 31, 2022

Mike Conley Jr.

Mike Conley on the injury to Joe Ingles and how difficult it was for the team to continue playing after he went down.

“That took a lot out of guys seeing him with tears in his eyes.” pic.twitter.com/on5LmyJXTB

— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) January 31, 2022