The maturity is not low! Is the Timberwolves inside rookie capable of playing the role of a substitute center?

In a previous NBA preseason game, the Minnesota Timberwolves easily defeated the Denver Nuggets who played at home 126-116, achieving a good start in the preseason, while the Nuggets suffered a blow during the preseason.

In this game, the Timberwolves' substitute inside rookie Joan Beringer's performance was eye-catching. Berlange played 22 minutes and 39 seconds in the game, made 6 of 8 shots and 2 of 3 free throws, scored 14 points, 4 rebounds and 1 block, and 5 fouls, including 3 frontcourt rebounds, with a plus-minus value of -6. Berlange also showed quite good scoring and finishing ability at the basket on the offensive end. He actually didn't make many shots, but he also seized the limited opportunity and won a large number of points. Berlange's performance on the defensive end is also quite good. He can use his advantages in physical talent and athletic ability to show it, and he also plays out his characteristics on the defensive end. Overall, Berlange's performance in this game was far beyond everyone's expectations. His maturity and instant combat power seemed to be much higher than everyone imagined. He seemed to be able to play a certain effect on both offense and defense.

Berlange was born in November 2006 and is 18 years old. He is the inside player from France selected by the Timberwolves in the 17th pick in the first round of this year's NBA draft. According to data from the previous joint trial physical test, Belange's bare feet are 210.8cm tall, his wingspan is 224.8cm, his standing height is 281.9cm, and his weight is 106.5kg. In the European arena last season, Berlange played a total of 64 games in all competitions, averaging 18.8 minutes per game, with averaging 5.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 1.4 blocks, and 0.7 turnovers and 2.3 fouls. His shooting percentage was 64.4%, and his free throw percentage was 56.6%. In the previous NBA Summer League, Berlange made a total of 4 appearances, averaging 23.1 minutes per game, with averaging 6.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.5 blocks, and 0.8 turnovers and 4.5 fouls. His shooting percentage was 52.6% and his free throw percentage was 70%.

Berlange showed super strong basket protection and interior defensive ability in the European arena last season, but relatively speaking, his performance on the offensive end was slightly average, and his scoring ability was relatively limited. Unexpectedly, in this game, in the preseason where competition is more fierce, Belange's performance has also improved accordingly against stronger opponents. The Timberwolves must have high expectations for Berlange, and judging from the situation in this game, he should be able to be more easily qualified for a substitute center?