Shooting guard Martell Webster has decided to stay in Washington DC for four more years, the 26-year-old tweeted.
"Ted Leonsis, Ernie G and Tommy Shep.Thank u so much for giving me a home and another opportunity to make something special in DC I'm a wizkid," tweeted Webster, reports Xinhua.
Webster enjoyed the best ever NBA season in the past year, averaging 11.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists. His three-point percentage (42.2 percent) was also the highest in his career.
The official contract wouldn't be signed until July 10.
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