The New Orleans Pelicans have finally found their next face of the franchise in standout rookie big man Derik Queen.
The New Orleans Pelicans organization has been searching for a face of the franchise since trading Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2019 offseason. Both Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson were expected to take the mantle. But with Ingram traded last season to the Toronto Raptors and Williamson’s consistent inability to stay healthy, the Pelicans have been left without a clear offensive hub or long-term face of the franchise.