Respect indeed. Following up, T.J. Ford, who was trying to fight through injuries and produce for the Spurs, retired today after suffering a neck injury two weeks ago. Known for his exceptional college career at Texas and quickness, he has had a productive career playing for the Bucks, Pacers, Raptors, and the Spurs. Staying healthy had become an issue for Ford, and at age 28, he decided it was best to retire. It’s a shame to see, as Ford was a great player to watch throughout his career, but he will retire as a well-respected player that had to retire due to unfortunate circumstances.