Martin talks playing with stars, defense

While speaking to the media recently Timberwolves G/F Kevin Martin shared that after playing with the OKC Thunder, that he didn't want to go to another team without any stars.  Martin also shared his thoughts on how the Timberwolves can grow on the defensive end.  

“After playing with Kevin Durant and Russell, I wasn’t going to another team without a superstar,” Martin said. “It just elevates your game and makes your life a lot easier.....It’s a product of roles......Last year I played as a third guy behind Kevin and Russ, which I loved because I feel like I got a year off from taking on that type of game. Now I feel like I’m ready to go back to that role where I can pick up a little bit more on the offensive end. Right now I feel great and I’m excited to get back into the system and I’m excited to play with such a good team and help get them back to the playoffs.”

“Defense is five guys playing into a system and putting the effort in on defense,” he said. “That’s what we need to do out there. I feel like we can do that. We don’t have Serge Ibaka, but we can still put in an effort out there and everybody is on the same page and helps one another and just go from there.”