T. J. Ford

Quick Facts

Full Name	T. J. Ford
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 24, 1983(1983-03-24)
Age	41
Country	United States
Birth City	Houston
Horoscope	Pisces

T. J. Ford Biography

T. J. Ford is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on March 24, 1983 in Houston, United States. Terrance Jerod Ford (born March 24 1983) is an American former professional basketball player. He has been recognized with numerous awards for basketball excellence during high school and in the college level, Ford entered the 2003 NBA draft and was picked 8th overall for the Milwaukee Bucks. Ford’s back injuries that kept popping up caused him to miss a number of games over those three years with the Bucks However, in the year the year 2005 it was revealed that he was able to return to basketball. Ford was transferred with Raptors prior to the Raptors in the midst of the 2006-2007 NBA season. He became the team’s primary point guard, assisting the team to win the Atlantic Division crown and reach the 2007 NBA Playoffs. After sustaining an injury during the 2007/08 NBA season,, Ford had difficulties reclaiming the starting spot , and was transferred with the Indiana Pacers. Ford was signed by KK Zagreb of Croatia during the 2011 NBA lockout. He appeared at one time, playing for 17 minutes and scoring seven points. On December 9, 2011, Ford signed a contract with the San Antonio Spurs.

Since he felt that he didn’t have anything more to show at the college, Ford decided to turn professional after the second year in college. He chose to be a part of into the 2003 NBA draft. He was recognized by NBA.com as possessing “the prescient ability to see the play before it happens, like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird”. Ford was selected in the eighth spot in the initial round by the Milwaukee Bucks in a very robust draft class that included the future NBA All-Stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Carmelo Anthony. In his debut season, Ford led his fellow Bucks in assists, averaging 6.5 assist per game while putting up 7.1 scores for each match (ppg). Ford was also picked for make the NBA All-Rookie 2nd Team. He played only 55 games during the season until his injury caused him be out for the last 26 regular-season games, as well as in 2003 NBA Playoffs. The injury happened the 24th of February during a home match against the Minnesota Timberwolves where he fell on his tail bone following being tackled on the center Mark Madsen. He sustained a contusion of the spinal cord, which is a life-threatening injury.

Ford sat out the entire 2004–05 season due to his spinal cord injury. In June 2005, a statement was released by Dr. Robert Watkins of the Los Angeles Spine Surgery Institute that said Ford had made a complete recovery. The point guard had trained intensively for months in his hometown of Houston under the supervision of former NBA player John Lucas; together they worked on Ford’s shooting, stamina, and strength. Ford rejoined the Bucks when training camp opened, and in his first game back on the court on November 1, 2005 he was one rebound shy of a triple double (with 16 points, 14 assists and 9 rebounds in 34 minutes of play) in a 117–108 Milwaukee road win over the Philadelphia 76ers. As the season progressed Ford showed almost no effects from his injury, playing with the same intensity and hustle as he did in his rookie season. He ended the regular season with 12.2 ppg and 6.6 apg, but found that the Bucks had abandoned a fast-paced style of offense. New coach Terry Stotts was beginning to rely more on the jump shooting of Michael Redd, the post play of Andrew Bogut and Jamaal Magloire, and the playmaking of developing point guard Mo Williams, so that Ford became a less important component of the team.

Following the 2005–06 season, newly appointed Toronto Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo overhauled Toronto’s roster in preparation for the 2006–07 season. He was looking for a true point guard, and acquired Ford in exchange for promising Raptors forward Charlie Villanueva. This trade was initially criticised by basketball observers as “lopsided” due to Ford’s injury history, but Ford was installed as the starting point guard for the Raptors, and together with Chris Bosh, the duo formed the centerpiece of the Raptors’ offense. Ford also forged a solid partnership with sophomore and fellow point guard José Calderón, the latter backing him up when Ford was injured for several games in the middle of the season. Apart from his quick speed (Ford was voted the fastest player in the NBA in a 2007 Sports Illustrated survey of 271 NBA players), Ford’s clutch play was instrumental for the Raptors throughout his inaugural season. On December 20, 2006 he scored the winning basket against the Los Angeles Clippers and two days later, converted almost every shot in overtime and provided the vital assist in the win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Ford’s clutch play was again evident in a 120–119 overtime win against the Seattle SuperSonics on March 11, 2007 when he scored almost all of the team’s overtime points. His form continued when he equaled his career-high of 18 assists in a game against the New York Knicks on March 14, 2007 — one short of the Raptors franchise record set by Damon Stoudamire. Ford ended the 2006–07 regular season with 14.0 ppg and 7.9 apg, both career highs, and was also credited with bringing the Raptors to their first playoff berth in five years, as well as helping them clinch their first ever Division title. In the 2007 NBA Playoffs, he averaged 16.0 ppg and 4.0 apg, but Toronto lost four games to two to the New Jersey Nets in the first round.

Ford established his T. J. Ford Foundation in September of 2004, an organization that aims to improve the lives of people through programs that aim to improve their recreational, educational physical and social health through collaboration with their families and communities. The Foundation has an presence across Texas in addition to Wisconsin.

T. J. Ford Net Worth

T. J. Ford is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, T. J. Ford 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The Fords were born at Houston, Texas to Leo Ford and Mary Ford, Terrance Jerod Ford was called “T. J.” at the time of his birth from his mom. At a young age, Ford dreamed of being basketball player. He seen his team at home Houston Rockets win back-to-back championships in the 90s. Ford first began playing basketball competitively in the school of Willowridge High School and was able to help Willowridge achieve a 75-1 loss-win record (including the win streak of 62 games) during his last two seasons, securing two Texas Class 5A state titles during the process. Then, Ford was diagnosed with spinal stenosis. However, he was able to continue playing on the basketball team of the Texas Longhorns for the 2001-02 and 2002-03 seasons.

In his first year during his first year at Texas, Ford not only was the top player on the team in minutes and steals per game, but also was the first freshman within NCAA history to lead the nation’s aids (8.27 per game). Ford’s performance made sure that Texas reached the Sweet Sixteen, while he scored 15 double-digit assist games and was named a unanimous Big 12 Freshman of the Year. In 2003, Ford was ranked third for aids (7.7 per game) and was the top player for in the Longhorns in scoring as well as steals, assists and scoring. Ford was also named the South Regional MVP while leading Texas to its first Final Four since 1947. In the conclusion in the year, the consensus First Team All-America selection was awarded the highly coveted Naismith College player of the Year and John Wooden awards in addition to being named player of the Year by Sports Illustrated, The Sporting News, ESPN.com and CBS SportsLine. In honor of Ford the player, his jersey number #11 was retired by the university which made Ford four-time University of Texas athlete in any sport (and the first basketball player) to be awarded this honour, along with Earl Campbell, Ricky Williams as well as Roger Clemens. He graduated in 2017 and finished his degree from his University of Texas, earning an undergraduate diploma from Texas in community and youth studies. He also received the option of a minor of educational psychology.

Off the court, Ford set up the T. J. Ford Foundation in 2004 to help participants achieve their academic, personal and civil goals.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

T. J. Ford height 6 ft 0 in T. weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is T. J. Ford Dating?

According to our records, T. J. Ford married to Candace Dixon Ford. As of December 1, 2023, T. J. Ford’s is not dating anyone.

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On December 9, 2011, Ford signed a contract with the San Antonio Spurs. On March 12, 2012, after playing 14 games, he announced on Twitter that he would retire. He suffered from a stinger after being elbowed in his back by Baron Davis during a game against the New York Knicks on March 7, 2012: “If it’s anybody else, it’s just a regular play. But because of me and my condition a simple elbow in the back has a different outcome than hitting someone else in the back.” On March 15, 2012, the Spurs traded Ford, Richard Jefferson and a 2012 first-round pick to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Stephen Jackson. Ford was then waived by the Warriors.

Facts & Trivia

T. Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. T. J. Ford celebrates birthday on March 24 of every year.