Anthony Edwards says Joan Beringer has intangible trait that will push him ‘to the next level’

Anthony Edwards says Joan Beringer has ‘a non-stop motor’

Beringer could eventually replace Gobert in the Timberwolves’ future.

The 18-year-old will be a project and may spend time in the G League, but Beringer reportedly could eventually see extended minutes in the NBA because the team thinks he can play defense right now. 

Beringer has been spending time with his Timberwolves’ teammates at training camp and Anthony Edwards already likes what he sees from the rookie.

“Joan don’t stop playing hard, he don’t get tired. He’s got a non-stop motor.

“That’s going to push him to the next level.”

Anthony Edwards praises other young Minnesota Timberwolves’ big man Rocco Zikarsky

The Timberwolves also added another young big man this summer in Rocco Zikarsky.

He was selected with the 45th overall pick by the Chicago Bulls and his draft rights were immediately traded to the Timberwolves.

On July 9, he then signed a two-way contract with the Timberwolves. Zikarsky is 19 years old and stands at a towering 7’3″ tall.

Edwards shared his early thoughts on Zikarsky after going up against him in practice.

“Those guys they are incredible right now.

“Rocco blocked my shot during a drill today, I was like ‘how?’ It don’t even make sense.”

The Timberwolves have their sights set on the NBA title this season, but they have some nice young pieces who could see some playing time earlier than expected.