Height
6'9"
Weight
250 lbs
Age
21
College
Maryland
Experience
0 yrs
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 71 | 11.3 | 6.8 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 47.9% | 29.2% | 80.1% |
| 2025-26 | | 72 | 11.3 | 6.8 | 3.8 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ BOS | L 118-144 | 39 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9-14 | 0-2 | -24 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$16.2M
Guaranteed
$10.6M
AAV
$5.2M/yr
Performance Analysis
Derik Queen earns a C+ Performance grade — solid for a rookie, with room to grow into a larger role. Through 71 games, Derik is contributing 11.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game in his role. Derik's strongest area is RPG at 6.8, which compares favorably to the center median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 11.3 (center median: 15.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Derik ranks 40th. At 21, Derik is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Current Sentiment
Derik Queen shows promise as a rookie foundational piece despite modest C-grade production metrics. Media narrative splits between optimism about his potential and concerns about consistency and development. Pelicans view him as part of long-term core, contrasting with some skepticism about immediate impact. His PER of 16.1 suggests solid rookie contribution without elite trajectory yet. Fan sentiment remains cautiously hopeful rather than confident about his ultimate ceiling.
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