The Dane Moore NBA Podcast Joan Beringer's Debut + Julius Randle's Personal and Professional Growth in MN w/ Chris Hine
Jan 14, 2026
This week, Chris Hine, a Wolves beat writer for the Star Tribune, joins to discuss Joan Beringer's impressive rotation debut, showcasing his hustle and how he fit into the Wolves’ strategies. They dive into the team's unexpected offensive prowess without key players like Edwards and Gobert. Chris also shares insights from his feature on Julius Randle's mental health journey, highlighting Randle's self-awareness, coping tools, and its significant impact on both his performance and the team's success.
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Seamless Rookie Rotation Debut
- Yohan «Baron» J's rotation debut felt like he'd been playing with the Wolves all season.
- He produced hustle plays, offensive rebounds, and finished 6-for-7 in 30 minutes against Giannis.
Value Of Hustle And Offensive Rebounds
- Baron J's value is his offensive-rebounding and hustle profile similar to Rudy's tap-out habit.
- That role is especially impactful when opponents lack effort on the glass like Milwaukee did.
Create Minutes Deliberately
- To fit Baron J long-term, coaches must sacrifice minutes elsewhere or use positional shifts like playing Naz at three.
- Chris Finch suggested minutes will be sacrificed if Baron J keeps producing.