That's what the 18-year-old Frenchman, who the Wolves took with the 17th pick in this year's draft, can bring to the table. He's listed at 6'10" and 230 pounds, with a 7'4" wingspan and all kinds of leaping ability. Rim protection is one of his greatest strengths.

It took all of one possession for Timberwolves rookie Joan Beringer to excite the fan base. The 17th overall pick in this year’s draft, who the Wolves project will need some time to develop before he plays regular rotation minutes,

"It wasn't 16 coaches and four trainers and ball boys and Gatorade bottles," Joe Connelly said. "It was a hot-ass gym."