Bucks' Ford could be done... for good

[Magus Relmyn]

Ford's promising career may be in jeopardy

It has been almost a year since T.J. Ford, the lightning-fast point guard with the Milwaukee Bucks, last played an NBA game, and now there is speculation his fledging career may be over at 21.

A key member of last season's bumper crop of rookie players -- he was drafted eighth overall in the first round by the Bucks -- Ford was enjoying an outstanding first season when he was involved in a frightening collision with Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Mark Madsen on Feb. 24.

When he went down, Ford was leading all NBA rookies and was eighth overall in the league in assists with 6.5 a game.

Ford, who was born with a narrow nerve canal at the top of his spinal canal, lost temporary sensation in his extremities and has not played since. In May, he underwent neck surgery to fuse his third and fourth vertebrae, but his spinal cord has remained bruised.

Ford is undergoing tests and will meet with doctors on Monday. If there's no improvement, Ford would not play again this season and perhaps for good. "Hopefully, his career is not over," said Michael Redd, Ford's Milwaukee teammate. "We miss T. J. very much.

I got it the link here (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20050108/NBANOTES08/TPSports/Basketball) (the middle article).

That would truly suck for the Bucks, as he is only 21!

[DONtheGREAT23]

thats really not good at all. ford looked like such a good player and it was so upsetting when he got hurt. i hope he can come back and become the explosive player he used to be

[AO street ballin]

Ford is amazin and he's one of my fav players. If he can't ever play again, I just might cry. No kiddin. This is very sad for a very good player. We knew partially what he could do and he could have gotten so much better too.

[Arsenal]

T.J. was my favorite player when he played College Ball and is still one of my favorites. This is very sad. Even if your not a fan of him.

[wolves025]

I seen that clip of Mad Dog and him in the collision and it was sad cause Mad Dog (from waht I remember) didn't look like he tried to that at all. But I really liked Ford I was hoping the Wolves would of traded up to get him him even.

[Magus Relmyn]

If the Raptors didn't take Chris Bosh, they were going to take T.J. Ford.

Now I'm happy the Raps took Bosh (well, even more so).

[Achilles]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Tj Ruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuules

[QuickDish15]

T.J Ford was going to be a star too, nobody ever really saw his full talent in the NBA. In collage he was amazing for Texas.

[Mike4235]

I grew up in Houston and watched him play for Willowridge(who had all starters go to major d1's and they went undefeated) and i got to watch him at ut and he was awesome...it would really sad to see his career over so quickly...

[thechadman2]

I really liked him. He was a stud.

[McMaster]

Wow thats really sad to hear! He had a great future ahead of him! I hope him and his fmaily are all right durrying this tough time!

[MiamiU083]

I hope T.J. Ford isn't out for his career.

[Booksman]

Sad to hear, I remember I was watching the game live on TV when it happened and it didn't look good at all.

Hope he gets to play again

[NomarFan5]

Thats not good to hear about any player, even if you dont like them. Tj was damn good when he was able to play though I will say that much.