T. J. Ford
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I don't think anyone plans to retire early
If it's anybody else, it's just a regular play
I think I succeeded at beating the odds, of being the little guy, making it to the NBA and lasting as long as I did ... I think I achieved a lot. I know I didn't have the career I anticipated and everyone anticipated, me having been the player of the year (at Texas). But I think I still had a successful career.More quotes »
Newsday's coverage
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Baron apologizes for hit that forces Ford to retire
that ultimately ended Ford's career.Last week in San Antonio, Davis ran inside to get position for a rebound and his forearm hit Ford, who immediately crumbled to the floor. Ford has a history of neck and spine problems. He announced Monday that he is retiring Read more »
Around the web
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Five quick takes: Why Neal at the point isn’t as daunting anymore
After T.J. Ford sustained a career-ending back injury earlier this season, one of the Spurs’ biggest liabilities was expected to be exposed. Cory Joseph wasn’t ready for the NBA. And Gregg Popovich had nowhere else to turn than Gary Neal, whose shooting from Spurs Nation Read more »
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T.J. Ford on what could have been
Recently retired San Antonio Spurs point guard T.J. Ford is always going to have his list of “what if’s.” What if he hadn’t gotten badly injured in his rookie season? What if he had been able to play out his full career without the constant fear of perma from Project Spurs Read more »
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NBA D-League Update
T.J. Ford's stay in San Antonio was brief -- he appeared in 14 games this season before announcing his retirement earlier this month after nine injury-plagued NBA seasons. His presence within the Spurs organization will continue to be felt, with Ford tak from Our Sports Central Read more »
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T.J. Ford to Become Assistant Coach with D-League's Austin Toros
T.J. Ford's days on the basketball court are not over yet, even if his playing days are through. After announcing that he was retiring two weeks ago, Ford has a new gig already. According to the Austin American-Statesman, the former Texas Longhorn will b from Bleacher Report Read more »
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Mills closes in on new NBA deal
Australian point guard Patty Mills is on the verge of reigniting his NBA career - and could find himself thrust straight into action. Mills is understood to have agreed to an in-principle deal with the San Antonio Spurs and a delay in getting a United St from Ninemsn Read more »
