Throughout the Summer League, Derik Queen has been under a lot of criticism from Pelicans fans and people around the NBA. However, Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, Queen showed that his early struggles aren't necessarily his fault. Against the Blazers, he saw his first real reps at center with Yves Missi on the bench, and Queen looked amazing.
Derik Queen had by far his best game of the entire summer league against the Blazers, and it was all because he was allowed to play like himself. If New Orleans wants to maximize Queen's potential, they have to let him play the five.