Kevin Martin on the Wolves, Adelman's return and playing with another "superstar"

New Timberwolves guard Kevin Martin held a conference call with Twin Cities reporters on Saturday, a chat that for now will take the place of an introductory press conference because he had scheduling conflicts due to his basketball camp back home in Zanesville, Ohio, and vacations planned.

Here is some of what he said:

* When asked about the whole free-agency process and his decision to sign with the Wolves, he said, "It was my fiirst time being a free agent in my career, and I knew it would be a big decision. With Oklahoma City, where they were in a situation financially, I knew I had to look at other opportunities to pursue if that didn't' work out. Outside of OKC, Minnesota was at the top. I'm happy that it worked out and I was able to start a new chapter in my life.

* On whether he definitely expects Adelman to coach this season: "Yes, that's the story I've heard through this whole process."

* He called playing beside summer-workout partner Corey Brewer a "perfect fit:" and when asked why, he said, "Because he's 6-9, he has length and he's a defensive-minded player. He does anything to win. You love to play with guys like that."

* He was given the chance with a question to praise Kevin McHale's coaching in Houston when asked to compare McHale and Adelman and didn't really bite: "Two different coaches. Everybody has their own style. Everything is an experience. I enjoyed the little bit of time I played for him."

* When asked what he expects from this Wolves team defensively, he said he has the same expectations as when he was in Oklahoma CIty. "We were a top three defensive team in the league. Defense is five guys playing into a system and putting the effort in on defense. That's what we need to do out there. I feel like we can do that. We don't have the Serge Ibakas, but we can still put in an effort out there and everybody is on the same page and helps one another and just goes from there."

* He chose the Wolves' four-year offer worth nearly $28 million over a Thunder proposal that was significantly restricted by the luxury tax. Asked if he seriously considered returning to Thunder for relatively little money but the chance to win a championship, he said, "Always. I also feel like I found the same thing with Minnesota being younger. They've had some injuries over the years, but they're a good team, too. I made a decision and I think it's a great one. I learned from Oklahoma CIty, they're a great organization. The way KD and Russ approach the game, I think that's something I'll bring to Minnesota."