Ford cleared for full-contact

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">MILWAUKEE -- Point guard T.J. Ford, sidelined for more than a year with a bruised spinal cord, has medical clearance to take part in full-contact basketball for the Milwaukee Bucks.



Ford underwent cervical spine surgery in May 2004, three months after the rookie was injured during a game against Minnesota. He has been in rehabilitation ever since.

A statement Monday from Dr. Robert Watkins of the Los Angeles Spine Surgery Institute, said Ford has made a complete recovery.

"His prognosis is excellent for a normal basketball career," said Watkins, who performed the surgery.

Ford called it great news.

"I can't wait to get out on the floor and run up and down the court with my teammates," he said. </div>
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Great news, I'm excited for TJ. I'm not really a big fan or anything but no player deserves to loose their career over an injury. TJ was a very good player when he was playing, welcome back!

 

I'm ver happy for TJ. He is a great talent.If they re-sign Redd, they will have a great trio of TJ, Redd, and either Bogut or Williams in the future.

 

good news i hope he comes back

 

I remember how excited he was when he got drafted in the draft. Make no mistake about it dispite his size and this injury he is still a great player. He can be a big part of the Bucks next season if they deside to keep him on the team. Him and Boguts would together next year on the Bucks would help there push to the playoffs.

 

Yeah Tj is a great player i still remember that 360 layup he did against the heat his rookie year.

 

More great news. T.J has worked so hard to come back to the court, and I know that NBA fans, not just Bucks fans, have been rooting for him. I am really excited to see him back in a Bucks uniform!!!

 

wow thats really great news. im really happy for TJ

 

I'm so happy for Th Ford, hope the Bucks will make the playoffs next year.
Just select Andrew Bogut as 1st overall pick and RESIGN MICHAEL REDD !!!

 

Imagine TJ running the floor with Marvin Williams, Michael Redd and Desmond Mason. Damn, I'd like the bucks even more if they had TJ back. I wish for the best, TJ was a great player and I do believe he can be the same player he was before if not better, much better.