Chris Ford has passed away

Rich Michmond · Post #1 » by **Rich Michmond** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:42 pm

The guy made the first three-pointer in the history of the NBA. Had a reasonably long career in the NBA, won a championship with the Celtics, and then coached them for many years.

Here's the shot:

iLLmatic860 · Post #2 » by **iLLmatic860** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:44 pm

Dam the 3point shot has evolved soo much. What an ugly shot

RIP

RiRuHoops · Post #3 » by **RiRuHoops** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:49 pm

So for some reason I thought the thread was about Chad Ford. Live long Chad.

dhsilv2 · Post #4 » by **dhsilv2** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 9:00 pm

There a cold dark place in hell for people who take 4:3 aspect ration games and convert to 16:9. But RIP Chris, heck of career.

Post #5 » by **bisme37** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 9:00 pm

Read on Twitter

Kingdibs19 · Post #6 » by **Kingdibs19** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 9:01 pm

RiRuHoops wrote:So some reason I thought the thread was about Chad Ford. Live long Chad.

Same tbh

Post #7 » by **cupcakesnake** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 9:08 pm

First ever 3-pointer and probably invented the archetype of 3-and-D role player on a championship team.

I think he was coaching Milwaukee when I first started following the NBA. Those teams weren't good (Ray Allen was just a baby at that point), but I loved watching Ray, Terrell Brandon, and Big Dog.

Post #8 » by **ken6199** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 9:15 pm

That shot looks more like a teardrop from distance.

Bank Shot · Post #9 » by **Bank Shot** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 9:22 pm

That's a pretty neat accomplishment to have under your belt. He shot 43% from three that season too on good volume for back then. Solid career too. Rip.

ibraheim718 · Post #10 » by **ibraheim718** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 9:53 pm

cupcakesnake wrote:First ever 3-pointer and probably invented the archetype of 3-and-D role player on a championship team.

I think he was coaching Milwaukee when I first started following the NBA. Those teams weren't good (Ray Allen was just a baby at that point), but I loved watching Ray, Terrell Brandon, and Big Dog.

I watched Philly v. Mil last night Allen Iverson's first NBA game.. I swear the NBA was more entertaining back then. Good game to watch if you want to go back in the way back time machine.

okboomer · Post #11 » by **okboomer** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 9:55 pm

RIP. I was kid when he took over the 76ers that year. Im getting old.

Post #12 » by **og15** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 11:27 pm

iLLmatic860 wrote:Dam the 3point shot has evolved soo much. What an ugly shot

RIP

Pretty is overrated

TwitterFingers · Post #13 » by **TwitterFingers** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:11 am

I remember him as a coach RIP