Joe Ingles Reflects on EuroLeague Win with Maccabi Tel Aviv Before 12-Year NBA Career

Joe Ingles, the 38-year-old Australian basketball player, recently reflected on his career in an interview in Australia. Ingles recalled the 2013-2014 season when he won the EuroLeague championship with Maccabi Tel Aviv, a moment he never expected to experience. He described playing in Barcelona as an incredible experience due to the passionate fans, and then moving to Israel where he achieved the EuroLeague title. Shortly after, at age 27, Ingles seized the opportunity to join the NBA, where he played for 12 years.

Ingles emphasized that every stage of his career prepared him for the NBA, highlighting the significance of each EuroLeague game in his development. He described his journey as a rollercoaster, traveling worldwide and gaining diverse experiences, none of which he would change. Ingles is regarded as one of Australia's legendary basketball players, having won multiple titles including the Israeli Championship, Israeli Cup, two Spanish league championships, and a bronze medal with the Australian national team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.