Joan Beringer is the Timberwolves' Summer League headliner, and his performance is highly anticipated. In a pickup game, Beringer grabbed a defensive rebound and went to work, dribbling the length of the floor, changing direction twice, and finishing over another player. This moment showcased why Minnesota has high hopes for the 19-year-old French center. During his rookie season, Beringer appeared in 40 games but logged over 10 minutes in just seven due to a logjam at the position. However, with the departures of Julius Randle and Naz Reid, Beringer is now slated to serve as the Timberwolves' backup center behind Rudy Gobert. He will also play some power forward in Summer League alongside fellow big man Rocco Zikarsky. Beringer's notable performances last season include a 24-point, 13-rebound, seven-block game against New Orleans and a 10-point, eight-rebound game against the Spurs. Against the Bucks, the Wolves won by 30 points when Beringer played 30 minutes, and he had six games with multiple blocks. General manager Matt Lloyd said, 'We're still very, very high on him. We saw it in short segments last year, especially at the end of the season when he got some playing time, his ability to produce.' Beringer is confident in his game and has come a long way since his first Summer League. He noted that the NBA game is far faster and more physical, which affected his foul count. To address this, the Wolves are working with Beringer on tactical adjustments, such as showing his hands and doing his work early. Summer League coach Nathan Bubes said, 'Making sure that he's showing his hands and doing his work early. You usually pick up fouls when you're not particularly ready.' Beringer feels better about his game this summer and is ready to take on the challenge. With his promising rookie season and newfound confidence, Joan Beringer is ready to make a splash in the Summer League.