A little over six years ago now, Joe and Renae Ingles shared publicly that their son Jacob had been diagnosed with autism. Joe Ingles was playing for the Utah Jazz then, and in the years since, the couple has publicly advocated in word and deed for people with autism.

The Minnesota Timberwolves player’s son Jacob, 8, previously struggled to watch basketball games due to sensory issues

For the first time ever, Minnesota Timberwolves star Joe Ingles got to play an NBA game in front of his son, Jacob. On March 21, the Timberwolves allowed Joe Ingles to start in the game, which is something he hasn't done since January 2022, according to ESPN.