Martin, currently in action for the Waikato Pistons in the New Zealand NBL, will soon arrive in Melbourne to join the Dragons’ camp.

The 26-year-old point guard took time out from training this week to give fans an insight into what makes him tick.

And while friends may say he looks like a rat, Martin is sure to be one of the South Dragons’ favourite sons in 2007-’08.

Greatest achievement in basketball: Winning two Championships with the Sydney Kings (2004, 2005)

Most admired athlete: Anthony Mundine and Isiah Thomas

Dream holiday destination: Europe

The best advice I've ever received was: Tough times don’t last, tough people do

If only I could: Sing

Most like to be stuck in a lift with: Jessica Alba

Friends say I look like: A rat

One day I plan to: Get married and have a family with a dog and a picket fence

If I wasn't a basketballer I would be: An entrepeneur

Favourite movie: The Shawshank Redemption

Favourite television show: Seinfeld and Entourage

Food I couldn’t live without: Chicken

Band I would most like to join: Katchafire (New Zealand)

I wish someone would invent: Happiness for everyone

Basketball dream: To represent my country and win a Championship with the South Dragons

10 years from now I'll be: Happy, I hope!