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“So Chris, how did the conversation go with Joe when you brought it to him?” Chris Finch: “You know, he was really appreciative—emotional. And you know, obviously I had to have a conversation with Mike too, who was super pumped. And everyone in the organization was really excited for that, and for their family, and for Jacob in particular. But yeah, you know, Joe’s meant so … [Read more...] about

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Coach Chris Finch did something a little different to change the energy of the team from the start. He started Joe Ingles, whose autistic son Jacob is now able to attend games in an arena for the first time in his life. Ingles’ family has been living in Orlando this season, and they were here this week, but Ingles hadn’t played. Finch gave Ingles the start, with Ingles’ former … [Read more...] about

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Joe Ingles on his son: ‘Jacob doesn’t care that I play basketball. He just wants his dad home’

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Joe Ingles: “Yeah, because I don’t think people understand. It gets kind of confused because of the money and the lifestyle. Yes, it’s a little less stressful because I can afford for Jacob to get what he needs. But it doesn’t take away the meltdowns in the supermarket. There were so many times my wife was alone with him, laying on the floor in public. You can feel people … [Read more...] about Joe Ingles on his son: ‘Jacob doesn’t care that I play basketball. He just wants his dad home’

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Last week, before the Wolves won in Denver, a local reporter asked Finch about his time with Nikola Jokic as a Nuggets assistant coach during the 2016-17 season. Finch responded that he could see the potential in a young Jokic and his passing ability, but also how he worked away from games. “I just remember how good like every day behind closed doors Nikola was,” Finch said. … [Read more...] about

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