Fansided · Nov 5, 2025
Derik Queen teaching Pelicans' NBA Draft critics a harsh lesson
Derik Queen is making his critics look goofy with how well he has started this season for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Charlotte Hornets v New Orleans Pelicans | Michael DeMocker/GettyImagesAs the 2025-26 season unfolds, Derik Queen finds himself under an unfair cloud of criticism, mainly due to the hefty price the New Orleans Pelicans paid to draft him. This scrutiny, however, hasn't deterred him. In his recent performances, Queen has showcased flashes of brilliance that are beginning to silence his critics. With each game, he proves that he has the potential to rise above the expectations placed upon him.