07-01-2006, 09:06 PM
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Ford: "We're going to try to make this one of the best combos in the NBA"
http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/5748882
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TORONTO (AP) - Point guard T.J. Ford said he's completely healthy and excited to play with All-Star forward Chris Bosh, a day after he was traded to the Toronto Raptors.
The Milwaukee Bucks sent Ford to the Raptors late Friday night for forward Charlie Villanueva and cash.
Ford averaged 12.2 points and a team-high 6.6 assists in 72 games last season following a spinal-cord injury that sidelined him for a season and a half.
"I saw my doctor. I got clearance where I don't ever have to see him again," Ford said Saturday. "I'm confident."
The once-career threatening injury made him appreciate what's important.
"I definitely appreciate life a lot better. Things that are important to you, you don't take for granted. Basketball means a lot to me," Ford said. "I try to play every game like it's my last."
The 6-foot Ford was the No. 8 pick in the 2003 draft.
With the addition of the former Texas player, the Raptors have the up-tempo point guard general manager Bryan Colangelo wanted. Colangelo had Steve Nash when he was GM of the Phoenix Suns...
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