NBA Warriors extend contract with captain Jackson
18/11/2008 17:59
Golden State Warriors have extended the contract with captain Stephen
Jackson, the NBA team announced yesterday.
"We're excited to have Stephen
under contract for the next several years. He has embraced this opportunity with
the Warriors and has become a leader," said Warriors president Robert
Roswell.
The veteran forward, averaging 19.1 points in 121 games with Golden
State since moving in from Indiana Pacers in January of 2007, now plays a
league-high 43.4 minutes a game in the fast-paced attack of the
Warriors.
Golden State is off to a 4-6 start, while Jackson averages 22.1
points and 6.4 assists this season.
"I'm extremely happy. The Bay Area has
become my second home since I arrived in Washington in 2007 and I can accurately
describe how good it feels to be wanted and appreciated by an organization,"
Jackson said.
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