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Post#1 » by HMFFL » Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:30 pm

Pelicans might already be ruining Derik Queen — and fans can see it

The Pelicans needed to let Derik Queen play center.

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Post#2 » by HMFFL » Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:30 pm

Power forward or Center?

How do you think He should be used?
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Post#3 » by NO-KG-AI » Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:42 pm

He needs to get comfortable working without perfect spacing too IMO. I don’t like babying prospects in a way where they can only function with every player on the floor having to be a certain type.

I like him mostly at C, but he’ll be better long term if he can adapt to playing with a congested paint.
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Post#4 » by zzaj » Fri Nov 14, 2025 4:55 pm

After watching him have a good game against the Blazers, I see him as a C/PF...maybe with a ceiling like Domantas Sabonis. I liked him okay going into the draft, but felt like he needed the exact right fit in order to really excel..still think that.
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Post#5 » by GIMME_DATT » Fri Nov 21, 2025 9:46 pm

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Will easily be one of the 10 best centers on offense

Can Queen get his defense to avg level..

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