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Joe Ingles' return date and Milwaukee Bucks debut revealed

Woj reported when the Australian will be suiting up.

Matthew Dugandzic

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The Milwaukee Bucks already have one of the deepest and most talented rosters in the NBA, proven by their 20-8 record. But they will get even more dangerous very soon, as the return date and Bucks debut of Joe Ingles has been announced.

Comeback

The Bucks took a flyer signing Ingles in the off-season, considering the 35-year-old tore his ACL earlier in the year and had question marks surrounding his return to the NBA court. But the Australian had no doubt he could still play, and he decided open a new chapter of his career after 8 seasons with the Utah Jazz. 

Now after almost a year of being out and rehabbing, Joe is set to make his return to the court and wear a Bucks jersey for the first time. NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Ingles will make his season debut on Monday versus the New Orleans Pelicans.

Once Ingles successfully completes a 5-on-5 workout today, he will be 100% ready to get back onto the court and bring the Milwaukee Bucks another lethal weapon to their arsenal.

Good fit

The Bucks don't struggle in a lot of categories, but two aspects that could use an upgrade are really the three-point shot efficiency and ball movement. Conicedinetley, these are the two things Joe Ingles does best, as the 6'8'' guard is shooting 40,8% from deep and averaging 3.8 assists per game for his career.

The Australian can stretch the floor and be ready for that kick-out once Giannis Antetokounmpo drives the ball or take the initiative and create for himself or his teammates. After all, Joe never relied on his speed or athleticism, so the injury won't take too much of a toll on his game.

If he is back to his old form, Joe Ingles could become a crucial part of the team and the potential missing puzzle in the hunt for the championship once again.

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Matthew Dugandzic
MATTHEW DUGANDZIC

Matthew finished his bachelor's degree in Economics (Management) at the University of Split and got his master's degree in the same field at the University of Zadar. Whether it is playing the game as an undersized 6'3'' power forward or simply watching it, Matthew can't get enough of it. After all, he has been an avid NBA fan since the 2000s. But don't get him wrong, as Matthew still loves the old-school NBA and is a true student of the game. From on-court moments to off-court stuff, whether it's about the stars of modern-day basketball or legends of the game, Matthew covers every category of the NBA world and basketball in general, as long as it makes for an engaging and exciting story.