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Stotts says Ford ready to roll; Bucks coach won't limit point guard's minutes
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Milwaukee Bucks point guard T.J. Ford started 55 games during his
rookie season before suffering a serious spinal cord injury that
threatened his career and kept him on the sideline last season.
After a full summer of workouts in Houston under the tutelage of
John Lucas, Ford is poised to resume his role as the Bucks' point
guard when the team opens training camp on Oct. 4.
And the good news is that newly hired Bucks coach Terry Stotts is
not feeling any urge to limit Ford's play...
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Snow not the only issue: Cavs might wish for better point guard, but first might try adjusting system.
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