Former Kentucky point guard John Wall has hit the lottery with the Washington Wizards. ESPN is reporting Wall has signed a 5 year $80 million contact extension with the Wizards.
Wall missed a lot of last season due to a knee injury, but came on strong when he returned.
Here is a tweet Wall sent out showing his appreciation for the Wizards.
Words can't explain how blessed and happy I am! I want to thank my owner Mr Ted Leonsis, GM Ernie Grunfeld and the whole @WashWizards staff!
— John Wall (@John_Wall) July 31, 2013
Wizards owner Ted Leonsis had this to say.
“Since drafting John with the first overall pick, we have been impressed with his maturation, hard work and commitment to our franchise,” Wizards owner Ted Leonsis said. “He is the cornerstone of our team, and we have clearly expressed our desire to build around him well before making it official by re-signing him today. We are extremely confident in his leadership abilities and are excited to see the continued improvement of the team.”
Wall averaged almost 19 points a game last season, the Wizards are hoping he can continue to be a productive player.
Congratulations from Nation of Blue John.
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