Joan Beringer was a fairly unknown prospect when the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted him with the 17th pick. However, his strong summer league start has caught the attention of many, including Memphis Grizzlies analyst and popular NBA podcaster Chris Vernon.
“My first impression of this guy was, oh buddy. You see that raw athleticism, and you see that frame. If they can teach this guy what he needs to be able to do, this is freako stuff like truly freakish… He finishes dunks, and just the blocking of the shots, he is a freaky athlete,” Vernon said on a recent episode of The Mismatch podcast.