T.J. Ford done for season. Update: He's retiring from basketball

[insidehoops]

Spurs guard TJ Ford will sit out the rest of the season, and may retire from the league.

Read about it here: http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=9404

What's your view of Ford as a player and how his career went?

[Legends66NBA7]

Spurs guard TJ Ford will sit out the rest of the season, and may retire from the league.

Read about it here: http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=9404

What's your view of Ford as a player and how his career went?

He was a journey man after his stint with the Raptors. We had some decent teams while he was the main PG in Toronto.

I'm surprised he played as long as he did. Those injuries he suffered with the Bucks and Raptors, I still cringe when I see those plays.

I wish him the best on all future endeavours.

[Clutch]

Baron Davis already making a huge impact :lol

[Rake2204]

He was a journey man after his stint with the Raptors. We had some decent teams while he was the main PG in Toronto.

I'm surprised he played as long as he did. Those injuries he suffered with the Bucks and Raptors, I still cringe when I see those plays.

I wish him the best on all future endeavours.
I admittedly lost track of Ford after a while so I just took a quick look at his career statistics. He had solid years for Toronto, but his longest stint came in Indiana, where he played three years (in contrast to two seasons a piece for Milwaukee and Toronto). After year one in Indiana, his statistics very much began to dwindle.

I have to be real and admit I wasn't any kind of T.J. Ford fan or anything, but it did bum me out to watch him go down with that back injury in Milwaukee. On one hand it's a shame to watch someone's NBA career stifled due to injury at such a young age. On the other hand, he was able to live out a dream of his. Sometimes it can be most beneficial to be thankful for what one was able to experience as opposed to regretting what did not happen. The fact he was able to return from such a serious injury and put in nearly 8 years of work is admirable.

[franchise#3]

If not for the back injury this guy could've been a good starter for solid 10 years.

[Rose]

If not for the back injury this guy could've been a good starter for solid 10 years.
This. I miss watching the healthy version of him. Shame he had that terrible back injury, then as he was coming back had another one on that hit by Horford. I'll never forget the lack of reaction on the raptors bench that day though.

[novocaine]

via his twitter:

"It's official " I Retire from the NBA " as of today"

"Thanks to all my fans who follow my career since a kid from all over the world. Basketball has been great to me & my family for 28yrs"

[04mzwach]

an article i found: http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2012/03/12/TJ-Ford-takes-leave-from-basketball/UPI-56801331570817/

[insidehoops]

Update: He's retiring for sure:

http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=9404

[InspiredLebowski]

That sucks. Not much of a fan of his playing style but he was a class guy during his time in Indy. Hope for nothing but success and good health in his future. I expect to be hearing him on a sideline soon.

[get these NETS]

how many games or seasons does it take to be vested for nba pension?


just asking?

[InspiredLebowski]

how many games or seasons does it take to be vested for nba pension?


just asking?Three years, escalates with more service time obviously. Can start collecting at 50. And the NBA matches 401k's up to 140%.

[jbryan1984]

He was expected to become a top level PG. I remember on draft night, they werent talking about Bron, Melo and Wade......... They were talking about Bron, Melo and Ford. That injury he had where he missed the entire season put an end to it.

[TMT]

Great career. Glad you stopped by San Antonio on your way out T.J. :cheers:

[Dbrog]

Sad for TJ. He was a BOSS at UT. Kid can definitely ball :applause:

[InspiredLebowski]

Impromptu press conference (http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2012/03/12/120312fordmov-2032261) from earlier today. Does a lot of reflecting.

[Lebron23]

He's a 5'11" PG who can dunk. I respect that. 28 yrs.old is still young.

[bagelred]

T.J. Ford done for season. Update: He's retiring from basketball Update: T.J. Ford has been arrested for selling drugs. Update: He's been sentenced to 8 years in prison. Update: TJ Ford just broke out of prison. Update: T.J. Ford has signed with the L.A. Clippers


Update.

[get these NETS]

Three years, escalates with more service time obviously. Can start collecting at 50. And the NBA matches 401k's up to 140%.
thanks


remember reading a while ago about sweat pea lloyd daniels and article mentioned the nba pension


figured the tj came back to qualify, but he was already vested

[TMT]

He's a 5'11" PG who can dunk. I respect that. 28 yrs.old is still young.

Spurs fan here and I didn't have a clue TJ was 28. :eek: Sad that he has to call it a career so early. And especially when we have no proven backup PG. :oldlol:

[All Net]

Such a shame, he showed such promise before his first injury.

[Alamo]

Spurs fan here and I didn't have a clue TJ was 28. :eek: Sad that he has to call it a career so early. And especially when we have no proven backup PG. :oldlol:

I know right.

[Miserio]

I know right.
I don't think that's a problem at all. Manu is an amazing playmaker and Neal can play the PG very well too.

[Rake2204]

Spurs fan here and I didn't have a clue TJ was 28. :eek: Sad that he has to call it a career so early. And especially when we have no proven backup PG. :oldlol:
I hear Will Bynum might be on the block.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/zz%20NBA%20Photo%20Gallery/y%20NBA%20etc/1%20Detroit%20Pistons/Will%20Bynum/091111.gif

[Alamo]

I don't think that's a problem at all. Manu is an amazing playmaker and Neal can play the PG very well too.

Yeah they have been playing without T.J. Ford pretty much anyway. Manu minutes are very limited, but I'm sure they will make it work. This will give Gary Neal, Kawhi, and Danny Green more playing time, which they've earned.

[SacJB Shady]

wow the guy is only 28. Why is he retiring already?!!

[InspiredLebowski]

wow the guy is only 28. Why is he retiring already?!!So he doesn't end up in a wheelchair or worse.

[get these NETS]

does anybody think that his inury(ies) could have been lessened if he wore padded under gear?




under armour makes compression gear with padding sewn into it....

I've seen the hip protection but do they make tanks with rib and spine padding?


I think they should..... early in wade's career...I predicted that he'd played 5 years max...because he got airborne in weird positions so often

[2LeTTeRS]

does anybody think that his inury(ies) could have been lessened if he wore padded under gear?




under armour makes compression gear with padding sewn into it....

I've seen the hip protection but do they make tanks with rib and spine padding?


I think they should..... early in wade's career...I predicted that he'd played 5 years max...because he got airborne in weird positions so often

Doubt it. Padding is nice but would likely not have absorbed enough of the shock from the falls he took to make much difference.

[InspiredLebowski]

does anybody think that his inury(ies) could have been lessened if he wore padded under gear?




under armour makes compression gear with padding sewn into it....

I've seen the hip protection but do they make tanks with rib and spine padding?


I think they should..... early in wade's career...I predicted that he'd played 5 years max...because he got airborne in weird positions so oftenI'm almost positive he did

[bigt]

does anybody think that his inury(ies) could have been lessened if he wore padded under gear?




under armour makes compression gear with padding sewn into it....

I've seen the hip protection but do they make tanks with rib and spine padding?


I think they should..... early in wade's career...I predicted that he'd played 5 years max...because he got airborne in weird positions so often

I'm sure the guy has taken all possibilities into account, but when he's sustained the injuries he has, it's too dangerous to go out there. When he went down from the Baron bump it was pretty scary just seeing him laying there like that. You don't want to risk ending up stuck in a wheelchair

[linZoMourning]

sad to see about tj. it least he got to retire close to where he played college ball.

[kaiteng]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0hMrfg7qg

One of Ford's biggest moments I remember. Good luck in your future endeavor, TJ! :applause:

[irondarts]

Love TJ, real class guy. Hope he has great success in future endeavors (hopefully being a coach).

[irondarts]

T.J. Ford highlight mix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wXiXjX7nu8)

[kaiteng]

http://www.gameexpress.com/images/product/original/010086630442F.JPG

[kNIOKAS]

I liked him, I think he was a consistant mismach for defense with his quickness, I always felt sorry for him for those injuries and that he didn't have the career he could.
Have a good time, TJ Ford.

[MiseryCityTexas]

tHIS REALLY SUCKS BECAUSE TJ FORD HAD A SOLID SEASON IN SAN ANTONIO BEFORE GETTING HURT AGAIN.

[Dizzle-2k7]

tj was as good as they get. 4 straight state championships in highschool (something like 1 or 2 losses the whole 4 years)

beasted at UT.. then got hurt. ah well. ill always remember him from his sugarland and UT days with the cornrows and windmill dunks.

:bowdown:

http://goingahamm.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/washingtonsttexas_t440.jpg

[linZoMourning]

looks like hes joining the spurs front office??

[chips93]

T.J. Ford highlight mix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wXiXjX7nu8)

:applause:

[Rake2204]

tj was as good as they get. 4 straight state championships in highschool (something like 1 or 2 losses the whole 4 years)

beasted at UT.. then got hurt. ah well. ill always remember him from his sugarland and UT days with the cornrows and windmill dunks.

:bowdown:

http://goingahamm.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/washingtonsttexas_t440.jpg
I'm not familiar with the details of Ford's high school career but I do remember him being highly acclaimed, so I appreciate the info. I can't say for sure, but I feel like he made a few appearances in Ball Above All, throwing down some impressive contest dunks.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517QQFPAY9L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Maybe I'll see if I can dig them up to confirm.

[DMV2]

I remember hearing about his spinal problems back when he was a Buck(first team). He's basically been dealing with a serious injury for much of his career.

I could see him being a good coach down the road.

[chips93]

I remember hearing about his spinal problems back when he was a Buck(first team). He's basically been dealing with a serious injury for much of his career.

ever since his collision with al forford (back in around 2008 i think) he has been playing against doctors orders. he was told that he should retire, but he got a few extra years in. hearing him talk about it, he seems thankful that he got to play as long as he did.

[kaiteng]

ever since his collision with al forford (back in around 2008 i think) he has been playing against doctors orders. he was told that he should retire, but he got a few extra years in. hearing him talk about it, he seems thankful that he got to play as long as he did.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z1fySRESrE

[Rake2204]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z1fySRESrEIs that Sam Mitchell we can hear in the background?

Anyhow, here's a clip showing the speed and hops: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqtmadlIrB0