 Tau qualified for the quarterfinals, sweeping the playoff series between the two teams, by two games to none, but Ford's performance is now part of the EuroLeague legend.Finally, his nomination to the All-EuroLeague 2000–01 First Team, was at the same time, a huge recognition, and an official introduction to superstar status.In the 2001–02 season, the Greek EuroLeague powerhouse, Olympiacos, offered Ford a $12 million net income single-year contract.