The Joan Beringer Thread

[shrink]

The last Timberwolves prospect that had me this excited was Garnett!

[KGdaBom]

The last Timberwolves prospect that had me this excited was Garnett!

More than Ant and Towns?

[shrink]

The last Timberwolves prospect that had me this excited was Garnett!

More than Ant and Towns?

Yes and yes.

With Ant, since there were three potential #1’s, I didn’t think any of them would be better than a #2 guy.

With Towns, I was happy Flip took him over Okafor, but he hadn’t been allowed to show all he could do in Kentucky.

To me, Beringer seems to have “it.” Natural talent - and it oozes out of him already. He looks comfortable out there and things happen for him with his fluidity. We have no idea what his ceiling is, and he could become Giannis.

[KGdaBom]

The last Timberwolves prospect that had me this excited was Garnett!

More than Ant and Towns?

Yes and yes.

With Ant, since there were three potential #1’s, I didn’t think any of them would be better than a #2 guy.

With Towns, I was happy Flip took him over Okafor, but he hadn’t been allowed to show all he could do in Kentucky.

To me, Beringer seems to have “it.” Natural talent - and it oozes out of him already. He looks comfortable out there and things happen for him with his fluidity. We have no idea what his ceiling is, and he could become Giannis.

I like the way you think. I don't know about ever getting the ball handling, rim attacking skills of Giannis, but if you believe I guess I will too.

[BlacJacMac]

The biggest issue for JB is gonna be keeping his fouls down. We need 9-13 minutes from him on any given game. Anything more than 9-13 would be a bonus. He cannot be in foul trouble for more than half of that.

In the last preseason game he played 20 minutes without committing a foul. I don't think it will be an issue.

2 Fouls in 4 minutes so far tonight.

Its going to be a process.

[winforlose]

The biggest issue for JB is gonna be keeping his fouls down. We need 9-13 minutes from him on any given game. Anything more than 9-13 would be a bonus. He cannot be in foul trouble for more than half of that.

In the last preseason game he played 20 minutes without committing a foul. I don't think it will be an issue.

2 Fouls in 4 minutes so far tonight.

Its going to be a process.

I agree. Rookies make rookie mistakes. The difference is Joan is physically developed and has a specialty skill in a position of need. Dilly was not physically developed, and had no NBA ready skill last year. Joan needs to be in the rotation and learn from limited minutes. Dilly needs to go to Iowa and learn from high minutes at a new position against weaker opponents.

[Klomp]

A lot of people on Twitter talking up Beringer tonight, people around the league like what they see from the rookie!

[KGdaBom]

A lot of people on Twitter talking up Beringer tonight, people around the league like what they see from the rookie!

By the time he gets starter minutes he will be a 2 block or more per game player. I think that will be the 2027-28 season.

[Klomp]

Might have to turn to the kid earlier than anyone not named KGdaBom wanted....

This is honestly the time to do it. Next 8 games: vs. LAL, at CHA, at BRK, at NYK, vs. UTA, at SAC, at UTA, vs. SAC

[Klomp]

The more I think about it today, the more I really hope they consider giving the rookie a chance over the next week or two. It will be clunky for sure, but I feel like putting him out there is the best move for most of the guys on the roster.

It will help Julius.
It will help Naz.
It will help Mike.
It will help Rudy.
It will help Rob.
It will help TJ.
It will help Donte.
It will help Bones.

[frankenwolf]

The more I think about it today, the more I really hope they consider giving the rookie a chance over the next week or two. It will be clunky for sure, but I feel like putting him out there is the best move for most of the guys on the roster.

It will help Julius.
It will help Naz.
It will help Mike.
It will help Rudy.
It will help Rob.
It will help TJ.
It will help Donte.
It will help Bones.

I'm a big fan of Joan, but how will it help all of these guys except Rudy? I know it'll help Rudy by reducing his minutes, but the others? IDK

[Domejandro]

The more I think about it today, the more I really hope they consider giving the rookie a chance over the next week or two. It will be clunky for sure, but I feel like putting him out there is the best move for most of the guys on the roster.

It will help Julius.
It will help Naz.
It will help Mike.
It will help Rudy.
It will help Rob.
It will help TJ.
It will help Donte.
It will help Bones.

I'm a big fan of Joan, but how will it help all of these guys except Rudy? I know it'll help Rudy by reducing his minutes, but the others? IDK

Don’t understand Donte at all, but for the other guards, Joan Beringer provides a lob threat. For Julius Randle and Naz Reid, it helps avoid having them both on the court at the same time, which is untenable.

[Klomp]

The more I think about it today, the more I really hope they consider giving the rookie a chance over the next week or two. It will be clunky for sure, but I feel like putting him out there is the best move for most of the guys on the roster.

It will help Julius.
It will help Naz.
It will help Mike.
It will help Rudy.
It will help Rob.
It will help TJ.
It will help Donte.
It will help Bones.

I'm a big fan of Joan, but how will it help all of these guys except Rudy? I know it'll help Rudy by reducing his minutes, but the others? IDK

Don’t understand Donte at all, but for the other guards, Joan Beringer provides a lob threat. For Julius Randle and Naz Reid, it helps avoid having them both on the court at the same time, which is untenable.

I think my main reasoning for Donte was as a screener. But yes, that one was a bit of a stretch. I didn't want to list off everyone in the rotation except for him though.

[shrink]

Historically, nearly every rookie is a negative player his first year.

[Klomp]

Historically, nearly every rookie is a negative player his first year.

I think getting him on the court is less about him being a positive himself and more about his presence elevating others around him.

And we wouldn't be talking about a major role. Like 15 minutes would be the ceiling, unless there were injuries. A scaled back role like that helps young guys not feel pressure to do too much, especially as defensive specialists. Like look at Clark last year, it wasn't a huge role but he elevated his teammates when he was out there.

[LSWF]

Having the worst team defense by DEFRTG when Rudy sits screams for Joan to play. I don't believe this team can go very far this year. Wolves should make this a gap year. Play Joan ALL back-up center minutes. Wolves are such a long shot to win it all this year. Develop this kid!

[Dewey]

Pet peeve … drafting rookies - then don’t play them or can’t play them. Total incompetence.

[Klomp]

At this point....could it get any worse if they give him a chance?

[TwolvesFanRome]

At this point....could it get any worse if they give him a chance?

Your question is legitimate and above all very correct, but looking at what Minott is doing at BOS it is unfortunately pleonastic........

[Klomp]

At this point....could it get any worse if they give him a chance?

Your question is legitimate and above all very correct, but looking at what Minott is doing at BOS it is unfortunately pleonastic........

To be fair, Minott was given chances here.