Kevin Love was supposed to be in the headline today after posting this gem of a picture, but T.J. Ford shared a possible career-altering thought, so he gets our Tweet of the day.
Ford retired from the NBA via twitter last season after suffering a stinger against the New York Knicks due to an inadvertent hit from Baron Davis:
Ford is only 29, but has had a history of spine injuries and the decision to end his career prematurely was understandable, given the fact that his life was potentially on the line. Had the hit come from someone bigger than Davis, the injury could have been much more devastating.
He originally suffered a contusion of the spinal chord after getting hit by Mark Madsen in his rookie season, which required spinal surgery that forced him to miss a combined 109 games.
He also missed 24 games in the 2007-2008 season after taking a brutal hit from Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford that required him to be carted off the court on a stretcher:
Ford did not necessarily have to retire from his latest spinal injury, but did what he felt was the best for himself and his family at the time – something everyone can understand. At the same time, his conflicting thoughts may suggest the decision may have been a hasty one. If he is medically cleared and decides to make a comeback – as his latest twitter string may indicate – it would be a welcoming sight for the rest of the league to see the return of the lightning-quick point guard.
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