The Memphis Grizzlies extended the contract of forward Shane Battier by six years through the 2010-11 season, Grizzlies President Jerry West said today.

The 6'8" Duke graduate was selected sixth overall in the 2001 NBA Draft, the first post-Vancouver draft pick made by the franchise.

"His attributes both on and off the court epitomize what we as an organization value and look for from our players," West said.

Battier averaged 8.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in 79 games last season in Memphis.

Terms of the contract were not disclosed.