(Sports Network) - The Golden State Warriors have signed guard/forward Stephen Jackson to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Monday. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed. "We're excited to have Stephen under contract for the next several years," said Warriors President Robert Rowell. "He has been nothing short of terrific both on the floor and in the community since we acquired him almost two years ago. He has embraced this opportunity with the Warriors and has become a leader of a very young basketball team. He expressed a desire to be here long- term and we wanted him to be a part of our team as we move forward. We view this as a win-win for everyone."

Jackson, 30, is averaging 22.1 points (12th in NBA), 6.4 assists (11th in NBA) and 3.9 rebounds over 43.4 minutes per game (1st in NBA) this season through the first 10 games.

The ninth-year pro is coming off his most productive campaign in the league this past season for Golden State, when he posted career-highs in points (20.1), assists (4.1), three-point field goals (182) and free throw percentage (.832) to go along with 4.4 rebounds and 1.26 steals in 73 games.

"I'm extremely happy," said Jackson. "The Bay Area has become my second home since I arrived here in 2007 and I can't accurately describe how good it feels to be wanted and appreciated by an organization. This organization has put me in a position to succeed and, for that, I will be forever grateful. I am really looking forward to the next several years, helping this young team win and providing my veteran leadership."

Jackson has averaged 15.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 41.7 percent from the floor over 550 career games for the Nets, Spurs, Hawks, Pacers and Warriors.



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