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Joe Ingles Made Rare NBA Start So His Son with Autism Could ‘Hear His Dad’s Name’ Announced: ‘I’ll Remember Forever’
Minnesota Timberwolves player Joe Ingles made his first NBA start in three years on March 21, 2025, so his 8-year-old son Jacob, who has autism, could see him play in person. Jacob previously struggled to watch basketball games due to sensory issues.
The Australian athlete, 37, joined the Minnesota Timberwolves’ starting lineup on Friday, March 21, so his 8-year-old son Jacob, who has autism, could see him play in an NBA game for the first time in person. Reacting to the special moment, Ingles said, “This is the stuff I’ll remember forever,” while Renae echoed this on Instagram, writing that “words can’t fully express our gratitude for such kindness.” In a thank-you post to Finch, the mom of three also wrote that “those minutes on the court meant so much more than just a basketball game,” and said she is “incredibly proud of Jacob for all his hard work that brought him to the stands, but my heart swells with pride for Joe.”
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