Washington to keep Webster for four more years

Washington, July 4 (IANS)

Kevin Seraphin #13 (L) and Martell Webster #9 of the Washington Wizards pressure Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of the Wizards 101-99 win at Verizon Center on January 7, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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.