Derik Queen

Derik Queen has quickly adapted to the physicality of the professional game, using his combination of size and touch around the basket to create scoring opportunities. With New Orleans riding a hot streak against Dallas in December, the rookie center gets excellent position in the paint during the second quarter. Queen absorbs the contact as he drives baseline, then displays his soft hands by laying the ball gently off the glass for two points. The double-double performance helped fuel the Pelicans' fifth consecutive victory as they continued their impressive early-season run.

Rookie Year

Rookie Mint