Terrance Jerod Ford

[InTheCrust]

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Now that the stretch run is looking eerily similar to last season's Parkerless Spring, we now have to look at our options on how to maintain a competetive edge without overexerting Tim and Manu. TJ Ford is a Texas kid, he's cheap, and will probably be bought out soon by the Pacers. Hopefully the front office are working the phone like crazy so Indy can buy him out by tommorow.

It's not the apocalypse yet Spur fans, we preach and preach about our depth but lose faith when we are tested. We lost TP when we needed him the most, and we still went on a tear. We have some room to operate with, being this 49-10 cushion. I am aware how serious losing Tony is, but I'm not panicking like a Laker fan on a 3 game skid. George Hill, I'm lookin' at you. :toast

[Agloco]

Awww hell.....

Someone get PhilaChamberlain on the horn please.

Holla at your boy!!!

[yavozerb]

Not even bought out yet..put this thread on hold

[TE]

Hopefully either Ford, Brewer, or Butler will be acquired meanwhile Parker gets back into the rotation. We can't overplay Manu and Tim like we did last year. If the FO doesn't see this then they should literally be run out of San Antonio. This type of thing can't happen three years in a row.

[Em-City]

Do we need to wait 30 days or something??

if not, YES PLEASE!

[tdunk21]

Do we need to wait 30 days or something??

if not, YES PLEASE!

no we dont have to....a player who is waived has to wait 30 days to rejoin the team that waied him...he can sign with the rest asap....

[rjv]

ford has nice assist numbers, is about a 41 % career FG shooter and can get to the basket so he would be a nice fill in for a while. his 3 point shooting is not very good at all though.

[Em-City]

ford has nice assist numbers, is about a 41 % career FG shooter and can get to the basket so he would be a nice fill in for a while. his 3 point shooting is not very good at all though.

neither is Tony's

[Agloco]

ford has nice assist numbers, is about a 41 % career FG shooter and can get to the basket so he would be a nice fill in for a while. his 3 point shooting is not very good at all though.

That's not what we'd need him for. If TJ Ford is spotting up for threes during important stretches of the game, somethings gone horribly wrong.

[rjv]

That's not what we'd need him for. If TJ Ford is spotting up for threes during important stretches of the game, somethings gone horribly wrong.


agreed. really, i like him more than bibby in that bibby can not get to the basket the way that ford can and that is what we need in the absence of tony. i was just stating that he will not give you what bibby can in regards to the 3 pointer but we have enough to do that.

really though, the way neal played against the thunder may make me want to favor brewer in the end.

[8FOR!3]

Big TJ Ford fan and I'd be happy to see him on the Spurs after getting underutilized in Indiana for so long. But can we really give this guy the minutes he deserves? If we don't play G-Hill at PG that gives him SG minutes on top of Ginobili, leaving very few for Neal.

[8FOR!3]

oh shit parker's out 2-4 weeks? nvm

[cd98]

Ford needs a Texas reunion.

[coyotes_geek]

Even with Parker hurt, Corey Brewer has to be the priority.

[cd98]

Ford won't come to Texas. Brewer is the gem of the waiver wire. If we can't get him, I'd probably prefer Ford as insurance over any of the other options. Remember, after Hill is Chris Quinn. That should make everybody sick if Parker's absence is longer than expected.

[phxspurfan]

We lost TP when we needed him the most, and we still went on a tear.



pun!

[rjv]

Even with Parker hurt, Corey Brewer has to be the priority.

i agree. neal has shown he can play the PG fairly well in spots

[cd98]

i agree. neal has shown he can play the PG fairly well in spots

Yikes. He's a great shooter. I'm not too confident in his ball handling skills. He's good when he has to make a move in half court, but ball handling is not his strong point.

Of course Manu practically played point guard last year.

[Spurs Brazil]

Mike Wells: Pacers and T.J. Ford still trying to work out a buyout. Ford wants to know a team will sign him before agreeing to the buyout. about 3 hours ago

Read more: http://hoopshype.com/twitter_media.html#ixzz1FIo5yKqv

[itzsoweezee]

i'd take him over bibby.

[tmtcsc]

Off topic, but remember how good a college player Terence Rencher was for the Longhorns ?

[ploto]

Sorry, but as much as I like TJ personally, he is not the man for the Spurs. He has never been the same since the injury in Atlanta.

[GabeIsGone]

Sorry, but as much as I like TJ personally, he is not the man for the Spurs. He has never been the same since the injury in Atlanta.

He cant be worse than chris quinn.

[MaNu4Tres]

Even with Parker hurt, Corey Brewer has to be the priority.

This.

With Parker out, Spurs will be fine giving Parker's minutes to Hill, Neal and Anderson collectively (and Brewer if he signs here).

IMO-Hill will start and Manu will sub out early (6:30-7 minute mark) for Neal (whenever his concussion subsides; which is soon hopefully). Then at the 1:30-2 minute mark, Manu will sub back in for Hill and run back up point. IMO

Anderson or Brewer would then see all of the minutes at back up 3. ( Subbing for Jefferson at the 2:30 minute mark in the 1st/3rd quarter and staying in til the 7-8 minute mark in the 2nd/4th quarter)

If Spurs sign Ford, that will only take minutes away from Neal and Anderson (and/or Brewer). IMO Spurs need to give Neal, Anderson (or Brewer) as much playing time as possible while Parker is out. It's vital for these rotational wings to keep progressing in all phases as the playoffs are around the corner. Attaining or signing Ford will not only take their minutes, but also stunt the progression of these players at a very important time (late in the year).

All in all, you have to think about the situation when Parker comes back. If Spurs sign Ford and Spurs give him quality minutes while Parker is out, then Spurs will sacrifice the progression of the wings off the bench by Ford taking away a good amount of their minutes (because Hill would play most of his minutes at the 2-- taking away a good amount of Neal's minutes at the 2-- which leads to Neal consequently taking quality minutes from Anderson/Brewer at the 3 (which leads to an undersized situation;since Neal is ahead of both on the wing depth chart)-- Spurs need to find out if Anderson or Brewer is ready to contribute this year in the playoffs-- signing Ford only takes away that opportunity). Spurs not only need size at the wing for defensive purposes but they also need to get Neal, Anderson(Brewer) ready for the playoffs (playing time is the only prescription for that; and with Parker being out for 4 weeks-- This is the perfect opportunity to get their confidence and rhythm firing on all cylinders.

[Blackjack]

This.

With Parker out, Spurs will be fine giving Parker's minutes to Hill, Neal and Anderson collectively (and Brewer if he signs here).

IMO-Hill will start and Manu will sub out early (6:30-7 minute mark) for Neal (whenever his concussion subsides; which is soon hopefully). Then at the 1:30-2 minute mark, Manu will sub back in for Hill and run back up point. IMO

Anderson or Brewer would then see all of the minutes at back up 3. ( Subbing for Jefferson at the 2:30 minute mark in the 1st/3rd quarter and staying in til the 7-8 minute mark in the 2nd/4th quarter)

If Spurs sign Ford, that will only take minutes away from Neal and Anderson (and/or Brewer). IMO Spurs need to give Neal, Anderson (or Brewer) as much playing time as possible while Parker is out. It's vital for these rotational wings to keep progressing in all phases as the playoffs are around the corner. Attaining or signing Ford will not only take their minutes, but also stunt the progression of these players at a very important time (late in the year).

All in all, you have to think about the situation when Parker comes back. If Spurs sign Ford and Spurs give him quality minutes while Parker is out, then Spurs will sacrifice the progression of the wings off the bench by Ford taking away a good amount of their minutes (because Hill would play most of his minutes at the 2-- taking away a good amount of Neal's minutes at the 2-- which leads to Neal consequently taking quality minutes from Anderson/Brewer at the 3 (which leads to an undersized situation;since Neal is ahead of both on the wing depth chart)-- Spurs need to find out if Anderson or Brewer is ready to contribute this year in the playoffs-- signing Ford only takes away that opportunity). Spurs not only need size at the wing for defensive purposes but they also need to get Neal, Anderson(Brewer) ready for the playoffs (playing time is the only prescription for that; and with Parker being out for 4 weeks-- This is the perfect opportunity to get their confidence and rhythm firing on all cylinders.

QFT;TGGAC

Drunkin' Dribbler FTW

[ploto]

He cant be worse than chris quinn.

He has no interest in a Chris Quinn role.

[cutewizard]

Lets hope and pray

we get someone

[Darkwaters]

This.

With Parker out, Spurs will be fine giving Parker's minutes to Hill, Neal and Anderson collectively (and Brewer if he signs here).

IMO-Hill will start and Manu will sub out early (6:30-7 minute mark) for Neal (whenever his concussion subsides; which is soon hopefully). Then at the 1:30-2 minute mark, Manu will sub back in for Hill and run back up point. IMO

Anderson or Brewer would then see all of the minutes at back up 3. ( Subbing for Jefferson at the 2:30 minute mark in the 1st/3rd quarter and staying in til the 7-8 minute mark in the 2nd/4th quarter)

If Spurs sign Ford, that will only take minutes away from Neal and Anderson (and/or Brewer). IMO Spurs need to give Neal, Anderson (or Brewer) as much playing time as possible while Parker is out. It's vital for these rotational wings to keep progressing in all phases as the playoffs are around the corner. Attaining or signing Ford will not only take their minutes, but also stunt the progression of these players at a very important time (late in the year).

All in all, you have to think about the situation when Parker comes back. If Spurs sign Ford and Spurs give him quality minutes while Parker is out, then Spurs will sacrifice the progression of the wings off the bench by Ford taking away a good amount of their minutes (because Hill would play most of his minutes at the 2-- taking away a good amount of Neal's minutes at the 2-- which leads to Neal consequently taking quality minutes from Anderson/Brewer at the 3 (which leads to an undersized situation;since Neal is ahead of both on the wing depth chart)-- Spurs need to find out if Anderson or Brewer is ready to contribute this year in the playoffs-- signing Ford only takes away that opportunity). Spurs not only need size at the wing for defensive purposes but they also need to get Neal, Anderson(Brewer) ready for the playoffs (playing time is the only prescription for that; and with Parker being out for 4 weeks-- This is the perfect opportunity to get their confidence and rhythm firing on all cylinders.

I definitely think Chris Quinn becomes a part of the rotation with Parker out. 5-10 minutes a night is probably all, but we're going to see a steady diet of him him outside of garbage minutes. I mean, the whole reason for having Quinn is so if one of either Parker or Hill goes down then Quinn can carry some of the load. Why else would we have him?

[buttsR4rebounding]

Even with Parker hurt, Corey Brewer has to be the priority.

+1...Hill will come through. We can survive with Quinn playing 5-10 minutes a game. Manu can handle the point some as can Neal. Hopefully Parker can come back with 5 or 6 games left to get back in shape some. If his calf heals it could mean fresh legs for him during the playoffs.

[MaNu4Tres]

Drunkin' Dribbler

WTF :lol

[arodz]

i agree. neal has shown he can play the PG fairly well in spots


My God people, have we learned nothing from the Roger Mason debacle?

[Blackjack]

WTF :lol

Always loved that nickname for him, mostly because once you hear it and then watch him dribble out in transition, you start looking to see if he's equipped with a cup holder.

I think Joakim dubbed him that at Florida. One of his teammates did. That's where it originates. :drunk

[kaji157]

I tink Ford is for sure the best replacement we can get for Parker.
But i doubt he wants to come in as an insurance PG, same as Bibby.
If he want´s to, Hill should probably play only SG (don´t care, he sucks at PG) and give Ford minutes even when TP is back.

[Mel_13]

He hasn't been bought out yet and time is running out.

[Obstructed_View]

My God people, have we learned nothing from the Roger Mason debacle?

As one of the people who really thought Neal was going to be a flop, I've had enough Koolaid that I think he's a better option to be handling the ball than Hill, and I think he'll do fine. Neal has a good midrange game, he can go to the hoop, and he's been in situations where he's the focal point of the offense. I know I just described Hill as well. :)

I think the Spurs start Hill and Manu, and Neal will handle the ball when Manu's not in.

[Mel_13]

My God people, have we learned nothing from the Roger Mason debacle?

We learned that Roger Mason could not handle the backup PG role.

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
Agent Bob Myers tells Y! that clients T.J. Ford (Pacers) and Jason Kapono (Sixers) are "both unlikely to be bought out." Midnight deadline.

[Shifty]

Agent negotiating?

[Shifty]

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All might not be as grim as it appears for Carlos Arroyo, with a possible lifeline being extended by Spurs in the wake of Parker's injury.

[Man In Black]

Carlos Arroyo? Can he channel the savvy he had when he played for Team Puerto Rico?
That's the Carlos that's needed. Not the one that pouts and plays unsure.

[Mel_13]

Carlos Arroyo? Can he channel the savvy he had when he played for Team Puerto Rico?
That's the Carlos that's needed. Not the one that pouts and plays unsure.

JJB stopper.

[MaNu4Tres]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Pop said this morning Tony Parker's injury wouldn't affect Spurs' approach to buyout candidates/other free agents.


As it shouldn't.

[Mel_13]

TJ Ford said he's "99 percent sure" that he'll still be a Pacer at 12:01 a.m. in a few hours.

http://twitter.com/MikeWellsNBA/status/42724646864437248

[cutewizard]

weaknesses, weaknesses shown today

[cutewizard]

and the front office,?

what are they doing anyway?

[cutewizard]

if we dont get additional personnel, the season is done for us

[cutewizard]

adios muchachos

[cutewizard]

for Hill cannot run the point

useless at point guard