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TJ back on the bench right now.
Dude, I think that just means he's not paralyzed.
That said, wouldn't be surprised to see him back next game.
TJ back on the bench right now.
TJ Ford has a spinal problem that presaged his playing basketball. Thats why when Mark Madsen made that stupid foul on him, he got a spinal injury that sidelined him for a season in the mid 2000s. He still carries that spinal problem and is therefore susceptible to a serious one when the spine/neck is involved. Kudos to his spirit for continuing to play bravely despite the risk.
props to tj...i can't handle another game of corey joseph getting minutes though.
This sucks. I really like this guy. He has a great demeanor, excellent work ethic, and is a team-friendly guy. Of course a characteristically opposite player had to make the cheap shot on him. Wouldn't be surprised if that was part of the reason Pop was still pissed after half-time. Baron Davis almost pulled the same stunt on Splitter. Dirtbag.
Hope Ford gets well soon...
Lmao at the guy who said he hopes it gonorhea (sp?)
TJ looked to be in good spirits. I don't think it'll be as serious as it looked, but we'll just have to see whats up tomorrow.
I was at the game. TJ went back to the bench in the 2nd half, and he wasn't even in street clothes, and was joking around with Dejuan Blair and high fiving teammates from what I saw. He looked to be in good spirits.
8/10 a stinger is nothing serious. I've seen a simple stinger end a guy's career though and everything looked fine at first so you never know. I hope for TJ's and our sake that its the former.
A nice guy with talent but I put him in the same boat with Fabricio. Too much of a risk of a catastrophic accident on the court. Id put Neal ahead of him and I wouldnt care if he quietly disappeared after the season.
TJ needs this suit
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TJ Ford (stinger) was at Spurs HQ for treatment this morning but did not practice. Not expected to play FRI vs LAC.
What's scary is that it was only a little hit. I'm not a doctor so I don't know how risky it's for TJ to continue playing but he should consider retirement. He is a dad and there are more important things that basketball in life. After the career he had, money shouldn't be a concern for him.
Even without Ford, Spurs should be fine with the Neal/Ginobili backcourt. They can even add a vet PG through free agency or with a little trade.
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TJ showed a lot of heart. I hope he can play for us because in the limited time he has had he has proved to be a real asset. I want him to make those of y'all who doubted his signing to eat some more crow. I was happy when we got him but its been disappointing to see his season be derailed. Lets hope its not over.
TJ needs to retire. I hate to say it, but hes too nice of a guy to actually suffer serious life-long damage. I wouldn't wish that on anybody, but especially not TJ Ford.
I thought Ford should retire after the Al Horford incident. This time might have been even worse in that a physical yet routine play left him unable to walk on his own.
For his own safety, Ford should retire. The Spurs would be better if he decides to keep playing but he really is playing with fire.
That was the scariest part. They kept showing the replay over and over trying to act as if it was some big awful play when it really was not. TJ is a little guy with too high of a risk. I can't watch it keep happening to him.
why doesnt he just play with a neck brace?? playing with a neck brace is still better then having CJ running one direction only into players...
Perhaps he needs to wear a flak jacket?
Hoping this isn't serious.
I agree. He definitely got hit, but it doesn't look like he really got hit THAT hard. He just took the shot right at the worst possible spot. Hes more fragile than even he probably realizes.
ford was really a great back up for TP and now we just didn't waste him but we will waste neal because pop's putting him as backup pg
Unfortunately, I agree
I thought the move by baron Davis was pretty benign. The way Ford reacted from such a routine play suggests a future injury is practically inevitable. it was scary watching him go down like that, and I don't want to see him suffer something that could seriously debilitate out injure him.
He should retire. Tough for me to say that, cuz I was so ecstatic to get my longhorn hero on the spurs, but I believe it needs to be done
obvious move but:
Spurs Recall Cory Joseph from Austin Toros
http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/120309...ll_cory_joseph
I have to admit that in the back of my mind every time I was watching TJ play earlier this season it seemed like an injury waiting to happen. I don't mean that in a bad way. I love the energy and when he got into a rhythym he was the best backup PG the Spurs have had in years.
Not sure who's out there the Spurs could bring in. Or just go with the Neal/Ginobili/etc. backup PG approach and TJ is the 3rd string PG in any case. Play him as little as possible. It's just not worth him getting injured again.
Cory Joseph is not ready for prime time.
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