Injuries end Ford's career: San Antonio guard T.J. Ford announced his retirement Monday after a series of neck and spine injuries during eight years in the NBA. “Basketball has been great to me & my family for 28yrs,” the 28-year-old posted on his Twitter page. “It’s official ” I Retire from the NBA ” as of today.” Ford released a statement through the team that referred to the injuries, the most recent a “stinger” he suffered on March 7 in a game against New York. (Updated 03/12/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Ford joined the Spurs in early December and appeared in 14 games, averaging 3.6 points and 3.2 assists in 13.6 minutes. He also played for the Bucks, Toronto and Indiana before joining San Antonio, and posted 11.2 points and 5.8 assists per game during his career. “While this was a tough decision to make, it is what is best for me and my family at this time,” Ford said. Fantasy owners should leave Ford on waivers in all formats. (Updated 03/12/2012).
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