The Timberwolves didn't just sign veteran Luke Ridnour to backup point guard Jonny Flynn.

Minnesota president David Kahn says Ridnour will have the chance to compete with Flynn for the starting job.

"Luke is going to come in here with every intent of trying to win the starting point guard position," Kahn said. "That was very important to him and that's the way we like it, too."

The Timberwolves and Ridnour finalized and signed a four-year, $16 million contract Wednesday.

Ridnour is Minnesota's only player over 25 years of age.

"We like competition both in practices and within the roster," Kahn said. "I think it makes the players better for them to push each other for playing time and the things that go with it."