Clippers pick up Q's contract option

[PonyPride]

From the L.A. Daily News:

"The Clippers picked up the option for defensive stopper Quinton Ross, who will make $826,000 this season. This will be Ross' fourth NBA season, after going undrafted out SMU in 2003."

[The Q]

About time! My favorite Mustang earned every time - Clips should give the man a raise, because he's going to get some serious attention next offseason, when I think he'll be an unrestricted free agent.

Congratulations, Q!

[PK]

Congratulations, Q indeed! He has worked hard to get where he is. Long live the Q!

[smupony94]

Congrats to Q and I can't wait until we have more ponies in the NBA

[Ikus]

Based on Coach Doherty's ability to gather talent, I expect that day is coming.

Way to go, Q - you deserve everything you get.

[mrydel]

Just an honest question, and know that I am very proud to have a pony in the NBA, but isn't $826,000 like minimum wage in the NBA?

[EastStang]

Its close to it. The average is like $2.5 Million. But hey, it still buys a whole lot of buritos. I agree that a guard who can score and play defense will be a desired commodity when he gets to be a truly free agent. I'd love to see him on the Wizards who have no clue about how to play defense.

[CA Mustang]

Just an honest question, and know that I am very proud to have a pony in the NBA, but isn't $826,000 like minimum wage in the NBA?

Yes, that's about the minimum for someone with his level of NBA experience. His original deal must have been at the minimum, with the final season at the team's option. However, his next contract will be WAY beyond the minimum and probably even above the league average. http://www.insidehoops.com/minimum-nba-salary.shtml

[mrydel]

However, his next contract will be WAY beyond the minimum and probably even above the league average. http://www.insidehoops.com/minimum-nba-salary.shtml

That sounds good.

[Ponymon]

Just an honest question, and know that I am very proud to have a pony in the NBA, but isn't $826,000 like minimum wage in the NBA?

Well its enough to make the minimum donation to the Mustang Club! Its about time some of these ex-athletes start giving back to the school. It would be nice if Mr. James and Mr. Dickerson would also make some nice donations since they obviously have done well. And afterall, how can the program hope to match the BCS schools without some money from well off and well connected alumni! I look forward to seeing their names PROMINENTLY mentioned among the donors to the Club in next years football programs.