Pelicans center Derik Queen responds to social media criticism
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 10:11 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen addressed fan skepticism regarding his long-term prospects following his rookie season. A user on X questioned the 21-year-old’s status, prompting Queen to respond sarcastically about his physical conditioning. The post went viral, eventually leading the original poster to acknowledge Queen’s standing as an elite player. Queen earned All-Rookie Second Team honors last year after averaging 11.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game over 81 appearances. The center joined Chris Paul as the only Pelicans rookies in franchise history to record multiple triple-doubles. Despite his productive first year, Queen enters his sophomore season behind Yves Missi on the depth chart. He continues to compete for a larger role in the Pelicans' interior rotation.
- •Derik Queen earned All-Rookie Second Team honors during his first professional season.
- •The center averaged 11.7 points and 7.1 rebounds across 81 games.
- •Queen and Chris Paul are the only Pelicans rookies with multiple triple-doubles.
- •He remains behind Yves Missi on the current team depth chart.
- 10:11 AMYahoo Sports — Derik Queen sparks reaction with awkward ‘fat and slow’ response to nervous NBA fan
- 6:58 AMYahoo Sports — Pelicans news: Derik Queen hilariously claps back at worried fan
"New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen is looking to build on his impressive stint in his rookie year, which earned him a spot on the All-Rookie Second Team. Queen displayed his all-around acumen at such a young age, even drawing comparisons to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. The 21-year-old pivot could see more opportunities in his sophomore […] The post Pelicans news: Derik Queen hilariously claps back at worried fan appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"New Orleans Pelicans star Derik Queen has sparked a strong reaction from fans after jokingly responding to an NBA supporter who admitted being nervous about his long-term future. Queen was responding to a fan on X who said the biggest concern for him was the Pelicans centre, despite insisting that the issue had nothing to do with his skill set.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 10:11 AMDerik Queen sparks reaction with awkward ‘fat and slow’ response to nervous NBA fan
New Orleans Pelicans star Derik Queen has sparked a strong reaction from fans after jokingly responding to an NBA supporter who admitted being nervous about his long-term future. Queen was responding to a fan on X who said the biggest concern for him was the Pelicans centre, despite insisting that the issue had nothing to do with his skill set.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 6:58 AMPelicans news: Derik Queen hilariously claps back at worried fan
New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen is looking to build on his impressive stint in his rookie year, which earned him a spot on the All-Rookie Second Team. Queen displayed his all-around acumen at such a young age, even drawing comparisons to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. The 21-year-old pivot could see more opportunities in his sophomore […] The post Pelicans news: Derik Queen hilariously claps back at worried fan appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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