Nikola Pekovic makes his return to the basketball court after a year of injuries. Here's what his Timberwolves teammates had to say about him.

Nikola Jokic credits Jameer Nelson and Wilson Chandler as role models for his work ethic

Fred VanVleet on the process and adjustments required of him after recovering from ACL injury returning to full game shape and getting his body ready for NBA speedI'm not a game-speed workout guy I don't even go that fast in the games

Jeff Teague retells the story of how his career was saved by his NBA vet Damien Wilkins

Steven Adams on his rehab process Yeah it was a bloody ankle injury there are a lot of bones out there mate you know what I meanIt's a bit complicated It's good just to be back out there on the court it's been a while the rehab is long and grueling You know you have to reteach the body

Fred VanVleet is excited that he will finally get to play with Kevin Durant and Reed Sheppard as he sat out last yearHe is even enjoying media day

Jonathan Kuminga explains why he decided to sign with the Minnesota TimberwolvesI'll say it's one of the best decisions I made