Any updates on TJ Ford?

[ElNono]

Some sites have him listed with a return date of Feb 1st... anybody heard anything about his recovery?

[Hooks]

He's dead

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I seriously forgot he was on the team.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

He was really underrated this season. I think he has the potential to be the best back up PG since Claxton.

I tried googling info on his injury, but it seems like he was supposed to be out 4-6 weeks, so if anything I figured he wouldn't be back till mid to late February.

[ace3g]

He posted some pictures on twitter the other day of him during rehab:

https://p.twimg.com/AjsibmkCEAA4Oxe.jpg

http://distilleryimage8.instagram.com/ab0d06964a9b11e19896123138142014_7.jpg

http://distilleryimage2.instagram.com/774901b04aa111e1a87612313804ec91_7.jpg

http://distilleryimage11.instagram.com/dc75223a4aa111e19e4a12313813ffc0_7.jpg

[ggoose25]

He looks like an old guy with his headband on, but in those pics he's gangsta

[jjktkk]

He posted some pictures on twitter the other day of him during rehab:

https://p.twimg.com/AjsibmkCEAA4Oxe.jpg

http://distilleryimage8.instagram.com/ab0d06964a9b11e19896123138142014_7.jpg

http://distilleryimage2.instagram.com/774901b04aa111e1a87612313804ec91_7.jpg

http://distilleryimage11.instagram.com/dc75223a4aa111e19e4a12313813ffc0_7.jpg

Photos look like a good sign that Ford is getting healthy. Thanks for posting.

[ThaBigFundamental21]

Would love to have that gym/work out in it. Lol.

[Robz4000]

Heard that both him and Manu were going to be returning sometime in the first two weeks of February.

[TMTTRIO]

Heard that both him and Manu were going to be returning sometime in the first two weeks of February.

I haven't heard anything about Manu's recovery. He has been very quiet lately.

[SpurNation]

Question. TJ and Manu come back healthy and ready to play. How do the rest of the players fit in the rotation? Some have been deservedly earning time on the court. Does TJ get the automatic nod as primary b/u?

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Question. TJ and Manu come back healthy and ready to play. How do the rest of the players fit in the rotation? Some have been deservedly earning time on the court. Does TJ get the automatic nod as primary b/u?

Well, I think CoJo goes back to Austin almost immediately, and Anderson back to obscurity. Hopefully RJ's minutes get "managed" downward.

[Spursfan092120]

When he went out, they were saying he and Manu would be back around the same time...we'll see...

[Spursfan092120]

Well, I think CoJo goes back to Austin almost immediately, and Anderson back to obscurity. Hopefully RJ's minutes get "managed" downward.

Where do I hit the "Like" button on all of this?

[SpurNation]

Well, I think CoJo goes back to Austin almost immediately, and Anderson back to obscurity. Hopefully RJ's minutes get "managed" downward.

I agree about CoJo. Interesting point you bring up about Anderson. What if he starts to produce better than Kawhi? Maybe Kawhi goes to D league if Anderson starts providing good D but with more consistent offensive production.

[Spursfan092120]

I agree about CoJo. Interesting point you bring up about Anderson. What if he starts to produce better than Kawhi? Maybe Kawhi goes to D league if Anderson starts providing good D but with more consistent offensive production.

If they send Kawhi down to the D-League for James Anderson I will have to murder some people...

[Wild Cobra Kai]

I agree about CoJo. Interesting point you bring up about Anderson. What if he starts to produce better than Kawhi? Maybe Kawhi goes to D league if Anderson starts providing good D but with more consistent offensive production.


If they send Kawhi down to the D-League for James Anderson I will have to murder some people...

Yeah, I don't see that happening. They've made their choice with James.

[The_Worlds_finest]

TJ Ford is a freaking beast. I cant wait for him to come back

[Muser]

I agree about CoJo. Interesting point you bring up about Anderson. What if he starts to produce better than Kawhi? Maybe Kawhi goes to D league if Anderson starts providing good D but with more consistent offensive production.

lol, Kawhi isn't going anywhere. He's 10 times the player Anderson is.

[TimmehC]

The Spurs’ other injured guard, backup point T.J. Ford, is facing a later return from the torn left hamstring he suffered Jan. 10 at Milwaukee.
“He’s further away,” Popovich said. “Hamstrings are a tricky thing.”


http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/01/30/ginobili-working-with-surgically-repaired-left-hand/

[z0sa]

TJ Ford is a freaking beast. I cant wait for him to come back

Agreed. Dude was looking like the best backup since Speedy (to be repeated ad infinitum) and even better. Love his game and personality and I hope he regains his spot in the rotation.

[DesignatedT]

I was thinking Feb 18th @LAC for a return for Manu. TJ around the same time also. Might be better to bring 1 back at a time though.

[Darkwaters]

Does TJ get the automatic nod as primary b/u?

As opposed to what?

Cory Joseph?

Gary Neal?

Danny Green?

The Gary Neal PG experiment has occured with great angst to this forum.

And while Cory Joe has played well in stints, all you have to do is look at Parker's minutes when TJ was healthy and then afterwards. Cory Joe isn't really a backup. Hes a place-holder for 5 minutes a night.

Lastly, Danny Green has been a serviceable ball handler, but not much of a point guard. He can fill-in in a pinch - but you're not getting the offensive production of a point guard.

No, TJ Ford is our back-up, and so long as hes healthy he'll get those minutes.

[SpurNation]

lol, Kawhi isn't going anywhere. He's 10 times the player Anderson is.

I don't know if you noticed I said "what if". Anything could happen with rookies and 1st year players. And I agree...I think Kawhi is better. But...he's also more "D-league" expendable being this his rookie season if he hits a slump or "rookie wall". Anderson on the other hand, being he was not extended, if he starts playing better...could build trade value for the Spurs than being sent to the D-league.

[SpurNation]

As opposed to what?

As opposed to other's on the team if they start playing very well as a unit and when Ginobili comes back who is also a good P/G in his own right.

I don't think it would be a given unless as you pointed out...nobody else on the team could spell Parker.

[crc21209]

TJ Ford was ballin' right before he got hurt. Can't wait to see this team as a whole again soon....

[SpurNation]

Also...it could be wrong to assume TJ will come back the same prior to injury. Would be great if that be the case...but...

[timtonymanu]

Ford and Manu are desperately needed since TP is handling all the play making. Hope both of these guys make it back soon.

[TDMVPDPOY]

the way his been playin this season, is he top25 pg in the league??...the games where we had to claw our way back from deficits with the bench, he seems to be doing a good job when pop throws in the white flag

[Darkwaters]

the way his been playin this season, is he top25 pg in the league??...the games where we had to claw our way back from deficits with the bench, he seems to be doing a good job when pop throws in the white flag

I don't know if hes top 25, but he was definitely playing really well. To be fair, a lot of his minutes come against back-ups - so it's hard to say that hes necessarily on par with a starter from another team that is drawing tougher assignments. But he usually played very well regardless of who he was up against. The biggest evidence of that is the numberous games where Pop chose to play Ford and Parker together in crunch minutes late.

[Maddog]

I don't know if hes top 25, but he was definitely playing really well. To be fair, a lot of his minutes come against back-ups - so it's hard to say that hes necessarily on par with a starter from another team that is drawing tougher assignments. But he usually played very well regardless of who he was up against. The biggest evidence of that is the numberous games where Pop chose to play Ford and Parker together in crunch minutes late.
Spurs went from having two starting quality points and one player capable of playing spot duty point (Manu) to only one (Parker) a player they now have to rely on for scoring
Not surprised they are struggling-

[TDMVPDPOY]

I don't know if hes top 25, but he was definitely playing really well. To be fair, a lot of his minutes come against back-ups - so it's hard to say that hes necessarily on par with a starter from another team that is drawing tougher assignments. But he usually played very well regardless of who he was up against. The biggest evidence of that is the numberous games where Pop chose to play Ford and Parker together in crunch minutes late.

if tj was still healthy he be a starter on other teams

but 1/4 of the league starting pgs are pure garbage anyway

[cheguevara]

as a backup TJ would be considered really damn good the way he started playing.

too bad for his injury, we might never know how good backup he could have been

[ace3g]

http://distilleryimage11.instagram.com/30423bd44e9211e19896123138142014_7.jpg

Tiago: "Man, hurry back TJ, I need more touches in the paint..."

[TJastal]

http://distilleryimage11.instagram.com/30423bd44e9211e19896123138142014_7.jpg

Tiago: "Man, hurry back TJ, I need more touches in the paint..."

:rollin

[Obstructed_View]

It was nice of TJ to grab that shirt out of the hamper just before that picture was snapped.

[Robz4000]

T.J. Ford (hamstring) is not close to a return.
Manu Ginobili (hand) is expected back well before Ford. "Hamstrings are a tricky thing," coach Gregg Popovich said. Jan 31 - 2:14 PM
Source: San Antonio Express News

[Darkwaters]

Thats not surprising. Hamstrings have a tendancy to really be nagging injuries. If we rush him back he could end up in an even worse situation injury-wise.

[Robz4000]

True. At least Manu can help alleviate the pressure put on Parker. Hopefully Ford can be back by March. Really want him to make a case for himself to be brought back next season.

[Darkwaters]

True. At least Manu can help alleviate the pressure put on Parker. Hopefully Ford can be back by March. Really want him to make a case for himself to be brought back next season.

I think he already has.

Besides, Cory Joseph isn't exactly making a case for a permanent upgrade to the back-up spot.

[NASpurs]

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/02/14/spurs-notebook-duncan-being-given-more-rest-than-ever/



Ford coming along: Backup point guard T.J. Ford, sidelined since suffering a torn left hamstring Jan. 10 at Milwaukee, has begun light on-court conditioning work during the Spurs’ time on the road.


Ford is progressing in his rehabilitation but isn’t expected back until after the All-Star break.

[jgome21]

I don't think TJ's been healthy since like 06/07 so I wouldn't expect much from him. The dude is never reliable.

[Kewni Leonard]

Was real skeptical of Ford's ability in 2012, but he's been a very nice surprise. He has played just about as well as anyone could have hoped for. At times, I was wanting Ford out there to close games instead of Parker. Better defense and pass-first.

[Drewlius]

Was real skeptical of Ford's ability in 2012, but he's been a very nice surprise. He has played just about as well as anyone could have hoped for. At times, I was wanting Ford out there to close games instead of Parker. Better defense and pass-first.

:nope

[TJastal]

Was real skeptical of Ford's ability in 2012, but he's been a very nice surprise. He has played just about as well as anyone could have hoped for. At times, I was wanting Ford out there to close games instead of Parker. Better defense and pass-first.

+1

I think Ford should continue to play a prominent role from the bench when he returns.

The backcourt (1-2-3) should look like this IMO:

Ford & Manu should run the show from the 2nd unit.

Green/Neal as the spacers/shooters who can both add a little playmaking of their own. Add RJ to this mix when a little more size is needed. That should be the extent of soft Dick's role on the team IMO.

[BackHome]

As opposed to what?

Cory Joseph?

Gary Neal?

Danny Green?

The Gary Neal PG experiment has occured with great angst to this forum.

And while Cory Joe has played well in stints, all you have to do is look at Parker's minutes when TJ was healthy and then afterwards. Cory Joe isn't really a backup. Hes a place-holder for 5 minutes a night.

Lastly, Danny Green has been a serviceable ball handler, but not much of a point guard. He can fill-in in a pinch - but you're not getting the offensive production of a point guard.

No, TJ Ford is our back-up, and so long as hes healthy he'll get those minutes.


Yep Cory Joe/Smiley will be going back to the D-League which is good since he wasn't even getting time when Ford was out. Sad.......:depressed

[ChumpDumper]

Yep Cory Joe/Smiley will be going back to the D-League which is good since he wasn't even getting time when Ford was out. Sad.......:depressedNot really. He wasn't supposed to play for the Spurs at all this season.

The Toros will have to break the logjam at the point when he goes back though.

[Cry Havoc]

Ford expected back after ASB: Spurs G T.J. Ford, who has been sidelined since Jan. 10 with a torn left hamstring, is expected to return sometime after the All-Star break, reports the San Antonio Express-News. According to the report, Ford has begun participating in light on-court conditioning drills.
(Updated 02/14/2012)

Injury Report
Hamstring - Out until at least early March
(Updated - 2/14/12)

Fantasy Analysis
Ford continues to make progress toward getting back on the court, but won't be back until sometime after the All-Star weekend. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his progress over the next few weeks to make sure he doesn't suffer any setbacks. However, Ford 's numbers have been nothing to write home about, so leave him on the waiver wire, even when he gets healthy.
(Updated 02/14/2012).

Was going to post this as a separate thread, but I found this today. Seems like Ford has a couple more weeks before he's back. Hopefully he'll be able to contribute like he was before the injury and be able to help us make a playoff run.

[Mel_13]

“We’re hoping we’ll get T.J. back after the All-Star break, or maybe one or two games after the break,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. “We think somewhere in there he’ll be ready to go.”

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/02/23/duncan-set-for-weekend-at-home/

[SpurNation]

^ Great news.

[benefactor]

Really good news. That second unit needs a distributor and it will take some pressure of both Parker and Neal.

[JustinJDW]

Couldn't be more excited going into the All-Star break. Can't wait to have everyone healthy. T.J, Tiago and Manu (I hope). Can you say "#1 Bench in the league."

[The ADMIRAL 50]

Neal has been trying to do too much this season, even though he has been playing well you can see it in his shooting numbers. When TJ gets back I fully expect Neal's percentages to go up.

[TJastal]

So who is going to lose minutes with Ford back? Any predictions?

[CGD]

Can you say "#1 Bench in the league."

:toast can't see any other team coming close.

[GB20]

So who is going to lose minutes with Ford back? Any predictions?

it has to be tony parker.

[phxspurfan]

:toast can't see any other team coming close.

These guys say hello

http://mlblogsbaseballsnatcher.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/nuggets-bench-1-27-12.jpg?w=555&h=394

...when they get healthy

http://ww1.hdnux.com/photos/07/51/74/2006816/3/628x471.jpg

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Can't wait for TJ to return - he had the second team humming before his injury. Also, he'd just worked out how to score in the NBA again (when needed - he was mostly playing pass-first, obviously) which was nice because teams had worked out he was passing up everything.

I completely apologise to TJ for alleging before the season that he'd be the second coming of Nasty Nick Van Exel. :lol

[TDMVPDPOY]

hopefully he gets part of tps minutes and whatever charity minutes