TJ Ford

Q & A

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Recent Q & A

Question:

What drives you as a player?

Answer:

I’m still determined to be one of the best point guards in the NBA. That’s my drive. As far as the coaching staff, style of play, and the players on this team, I think this is the best opportunity I’ve had to succeed.

Question:

What kind of teammate are you?

Answer:

I’m a vocal leader. I try to keep everyone positive and involved. I think a good leader makes sure all his teammates are always on the same page, working towards the same goal—winning an NBA championship. So that’s what I do.

Question:

According to a recent SI.com poll, you are considered the fastest player in the NBA. Who would you say was the second fastest? (from Ilen)

Answer:

I would go with Allen Iverson. He’s the second fastest if fans feel that I am the fastest.

Question:

What has been your greatest athletic achievement up to this point? (From Crissy)

Answer:

I would have to say that it is having my college jersey retired at UT. I was the first person to have that done, so it was very special for me.

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Updates

Tue, Jun 2nd 2009, 09:34

TJ's Yardbarker Blog

What’s happening everyone? Sorry it took awhile to get back to the yard, and thanks to everyone who gave me a warm welcome. Been working a lot of good ideas that I will be bring to the internet within the next few week, so keep an eye out for some new videos that I’ll be in giving everyone a glimpse of the NBA lifestyle during the off-season. Also been fun watching the NBA playoffs, which has to considered one of the best years of playoff matchups and series in a long time. Now that the finals are set, it’s going to be interesting to see how the Lakers and Magic match up. I think we’ll learn a lot after game…

Thu, May 28th 2009, 17:00

TJ on the Hardcore Hoops Show on Sirius

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TJ was a guest today on the Hardcore Hoops Show on Sirius. In the interview TJ discusses the NBA playoffs, who he thinks will win the title, his off-season workout plans, dealing with the “point guard” controversy, and what he has planned for the rest of the summer. Check out the interview above.

Tue, May 26th 2009, 18:25

TJ interviewed on 1560 the Game

TJ was today’s guest for an hour long segment on 1560 the game. Check out all three segments in the interview above.

Tue, May 5th 2009, 16:13

Taking a Look Back on the '08-'09 Season

Thu, Apr 2nd 2009, 14:01

Starring in a new role

It’s no secret T.J. Ford would prefer to be the Indiana Pacers’ starting point guard.

Ford may never get his starting spot back if he continues to play well off the bench.
Coach Jim O’Brien put the ball in Ford’s hands down the stretch and watched him lead the Pacers past the Chicago Bulls.

Ford capped a 22-point night with a 10-foot fadeaway jumper with 3.9 seconds remaining in the Pacers’ 107-105 victory Tuesday night at Conseco Fieldhouse.

“I’ve said over the past week that T.J. is a quality professional and playing great basketball,” O’Brien said. “I’m sure he would like to start, but as long as he’s getting 38 minutes, he’s getting plenty of playing time and really playing at a very high…