Derik Queen
Definition
Derik Queen (born December 27, 2004) is an American professional basketball player who plays as a center for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
A former standout at Montverde Academy and the University of Maryland, Queen is a 6'10" (208 cm) forward-center known for his scoring, rebounding, and playmaking abilities in the paint.
Examples
Derik Queen posterized the defender so badly, the poor guy is still checking his insurance policy.
With Derik Queen anchoring the paint, the Pelicans' rim protection is basically a 'no dunking' zone for opponents.
Derik Queen's birthday double-double had fans chanting his name louder than a sold-out Mardi Gras parade.
Scouts whispered that Derik Queen plays like a veteran trapped in a 20-year-old's body—minus the bad knees.