Thunder center Steven Adams is photographed during OKC Thunder Media Day in Chesapeake Arena on Monday, Sep. 29, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman

In his first interview of the new season, Steve Adams showed up with an extended tattoo and a mustache from the 1970s.

And in between the deadpanning about his offensive game and instructions from Scott Brooks, the second-year pro answered questions about his decision to not play for New Zealand in the FIBA World Cup, his reputation in the league, and more Monday.

Q: Why the mustache?

A: I was just about to say, I'm accepting no questions about the 'stache. ... I don't know. I'd seen Tom Selleck, got inspired. It's a look I'm going for.

Was it kinda a media day thing to have your picture with a stache all year?

Honestly, that's all it was - so when they call out my name, it's just "stache," or when someone opens up the book: "stache." It's gonna be so good.