"T.J. Ford has needed to find a new address for quite some time.

Ford and former coach Jim O'Brien spent about 60 seconds on the same page during their three years together.

O'Brien raved about Ford's speed and ability to get to the basket shortly after the Pacers acquired him from Toronto in the summer of 2008.

O'Brien wasted little time in complaining about Ford holding onto the ball too long.

O'Brien wanted constant ball moving. Ford is best when he has the ball in his hands."