Report: TJ Ford leaning toward signing with Spurs

[mattyc]

I quite like it, especially for the vet min. Probably better than I expected actually.

[therealtruth]

He can possibly add some stability to the pg spot like Speedy Claxton in '03 or Jacque Vaugn. Just about any pg is a better passer than Parker.

[kobyz]

the sense in this signing is merely because of the shorter-exhausting season, normally getting TJ ford would not have been beneficial and it will prefered to get someone else, as he doesn't too effective function as backup PG and not fit our needs of that role, but with the special condition of the season he has some usefulness for us, he will give us option and will provide luxury of another true PG with expriense and ability to run a team, with that schedule Parker will have to rest quite number of nights and that way we have someone who could start, play 30 minutes and do a solid job.

[kobyz]

the sense in this signing is merely because of the shorter-exhausting season, normally getting TJ ford would not have been beneficial and it will prefered to get someone else, as he doesn't too effective function as backup PG and not fit our needs of that role, but with the special condition of the season he has some usefulness for us, he will give us option and will provide luxury of another true PG with expriense and ability to run a team, with that schedule Parker will have to rest quite number of nights and that way we have someone who could start, play 30 minutes and do a solid job.

[Russo21]

Yeah that would be a nice low key signing for our backup PG spot. He was pretty quick until his body broke down a tad. Best year points wise 15ppg, best year assists 7.9apg, steals 1.4. He'd be a very nice addition. Still only 28 years old. Think he'd be a great backup to Tony. For what it's worth TJ and Tony are pretty good mates so he would fit in seamlessly.

[TDMVPDPOY]

i dunno why some of you clowns are posting up his stats from a couple of seasons as a starter, and expect him to bring those type of stats of the bench

his role now is to be a bench player and provide energy of the bench, not to be a ball hog looking after h is stats

[benefactor]

I love this place. Welcome back, ST.

The Spurs needed cheap insurance at PG. That's all that happened here. You'd think by the reaction of some he will be playing 30mpg.

[Russo21]

TDMVPDPOY i didn't post that expecting him to bring those stats to the spurs like you said, that's crazy and i dunno where you pulled that from. I was simply stating that he's got game and in my post said he'd be a great backup to Tony. Nobody here expects him to play those minutes or get those sorta stats. Just good insurance and backup for Tony. That is all.

[TDMVPDPOY]

TDMVPDPOY i didn't post that expecting him to bring those stats to the spurs like you said, that's crazy and i dunno where you pulled that from. I was simply stating that he's got game and in my post said he'd be a great backup to Tony. Nobody here expects him to play those minutes or get those sorta stats. Just good insurance and backup for Tony. That is all.

no but judging from everyones post they wanted someone better, what we got here from tjford is a fkn steal at that price for what he brings to the table, even though he has a history of injuries, but who out there at the pg position thats available that would come here cheap?

[Russo21]

Ford to back up Parker

T.J. Ford | Pacers

He'll sign a one-year minimum deal with the Spurs.
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Looks like it's pretty much all but official. Let the signings begin.

[Russo21]

Agreed on the fkn steal part lol. Good start to the silly season :-) Now let's go fill the other holes in the lineup

[ChuckD]

He can possibly add some stability to the pg spot like Speedy Claxton in '03 or Jacque Vaugn. Just about any pg is a better passer than Parker.

You're going to appreciate Parker LOT more after you get a look at TJ....

[TDMVPDPOY]

You're going to appreciate Parker LOT more after you get a look at TJ....

after the shenanigans of last season....

[The_Worlds_finest]

1 year minimum? ING STEAL!!!!

[elemento]

People complaining about a guy that we got for the min

[timmike2]

Very nice spurs got a good backup point guard. Now all they need is a center.

[lefty]

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[hater]

We won 5 championships with Fisher....pg is the most overrated position in the game

we won 2 with DRob and we are not trotting him out as starting our Center

[DeadlyDynasty]

we won 2 with DRob and we are not trotting him out as starting our Center

Unsurprisingly, you miss the point completely.

[xellos88330]

I can't fault the Spurs going for this guy. If he channels 3 years ago TJ, this is an absolute steal if it is for the vet min. If not, at least they have a back up with experience.

[Sense]

Wow, not used to twitter.. some of the people on it are really stupid

"TJ Ford to the Spurs mean Tony Parker will be gone soon"
"TJ Ford to Spurs is a good signing... he might compete with Tony for his spot"



Spurfan is clueless.

[Josepatches_]

People complaining about a guy that we got for the min

[elec99]

Not alot is expected of him, hes not gonna get a lot of minutes. Dont turn the ball over, and probably dont even shoot the ball. Make a play which involves passing the ball. Thats pretty much it.

[velik_m]

People complaining about a guy that we got for the min

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Ford's problem is durability, not ability. When he's healthy, he's a better backup PG than the Spurs have has in... a decade? More? Calling him a below-average player is just ignorant. He averaged something like 9.5 assists /36 in his last two seasons with Toronto. Then he went to the Pacers, and immediately dropped to about 6 ast/36. That was less about him that it was about the team. (He was still the second leading scorer on the team, behind Danny Granger.) That's only been three seasons ago.

And as for him being able to play 15 minutes per game? Last season was the worst of Ford's career. He and O'Brien didn't get along, plus the Pacers got Collison, who they love. And even with that, Ford still averaged about 19 minutes per game. That's the least he's ever played.

The real questions are how he fits here, and if he can stay healthy. I thought Phoenix was crazy for signing a broken-down Grant Hill four years ago. And he played in more games in those 4 seasons than he did his first 4 seasons in the league. If Ford can stay healthy (huge IF) he will be a great addition as a backup point. He can distribute the ball well, and his AST/TO ratio is always well above 2/1.

BTW - how many of you remember that he was voted fastest player in the NBA just a few years ago? And he's still young. The key is his health, folks. If we really get him for the vet min, and he manages to stay on the court, he will be another of the Spurs' bargain acquisitions.

PWNT. This guy knows his stuff.