http://0rz.tw/cc2Jy Joakim Noah was one of four 2007 NBA Draft prospects working out at Target Center in front of the Wolves brass on Wednesday afternoon. After showing everyone that rumors of his extremely intense work-rate were true, he sat down to address the assembled media. Q: On his draft workout experience thus far: Noah: This is like a dream come true. Everybody wants to play in the NBA, especially when you play basketball, and this is like a dream come true. I'm really happy about what we did at Florida, but now it's time to move on and live the dream. I think that right now (I can't) take anything for granted and just enjoy this process, even though it's hard and we work hard and you're tired all the time, and you're going from city to city to showcase your skills. I feel like I'm living a dream. I'm living a dream and I'm just so excited to be in this situation right now and I can't wait for the draft in New York City, my hometown. Q: On his first draft workout: Noah: This is my first (workout). We were actually in Orlando for pre-draft and we didn't have to do much at all. All we had to do was a little of testing here and there, but we haven't worked out in five or six days, and when you're used to a routine where you're working out every day, I mean it was kind of hard today. I definitely enjoyed it. Minnesota's a great place, and I definitely had fun working out and just trying to get in shape and show these guys what I can do. Q: On his decision to turn pro this year rather than last year, and instead of next year, and whether others should model his decisions: Noah: I don't recommend anything to nobody. I felt like I followed my heart. I have no regrets in my life. I feel like I've made a great decision; a decision that made history and I'm very happy about that. I feel like last year was priceless it doesn't matter how much money was involved. I feel like what we did was special and something that I'll never forget for the rest of my life. Q: On if he is surprised about the situation of former University of Florida head coach Billy Donovan: Noah: Surprised? Definitely. I was definitely surprised. I was 100-percent sure he was definitely going to stay at Florida, but I feel like Orlando definitely gave him a great situation and I'm sure it all happened really fast for him. But regardless of what happens, it's his life; it's his decision. Everybody has a lot of opinions, but it's his life and he's going to have to make the best decision for himself and follow his heart. I was in a little bit of the same situation last year where I had a big decision to make, and regardless of what happens I love him to death. He's like another father figure to me and regardless of what happens, it doesn't affect our relationship. Q: On whether Donovan would make a good NBA coach: Noah: I think he would be a great coach wherever he is, because he's so passionate about the game and for his love of the game and for his passion to win. Q: On his NCAA tournament experience in Minneapolis in 2006: Noah: We got some good memories out here. Beating two of the Big East powerhouses, in Georgetown and Villanova, in Minneapolis a couple of years ago; some of my greatest memories at the University of Florida, it got us to the Final Four. It's really cold out here, especially during that time, but it's a lot of love. I love it out here; a lot of Swedish people, I'm half Swedish, and it looks a lot like Sweden, and especially at this time of year. It's a beautiful place. I haven't seen too much of it, but I like the spirit, I like the atmosphere. Q: On the possibility of playing for the Timberwolves: Noah: I would love to play (in Minnesota). Kevin Garnett has been one of my favorite players growing up and just being able to play against him and get better, that would almost be like a dream come true. Right now, what's weird about this situation is it's not like college where you have a decision to go where you want to go. Anybody can pick you and those are things that you can't control. So, as a player, all I can do is play hard everyday and showcase my skills, and then hopefully somebody will like me. --

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