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Kendrick Perkins Backs Derik Queen's Promising Future

7/30/2025

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Kendrick Perkins passionately defended Derik Queen, the New Orleans Pelicans' 13th pick, after a challenging Summer League marred by injury. He lauded Queen's impressive skills, likening him to NBA greats and envisioning a promising future. With an average of 18.7 points and 8.7 rebounds at Maryland, Queen's comeback could be a game-changer for the Pelicans' center position.

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Kendrick Perkins passionately defended Derik Queen, the New Orleans Pelicans' 13th pick, after a challenging Summer League marred by injury. He lauded Queen's impressive skills, likening him to NBA greats and envisioning a promising future. With an average of 18.7 points and 8.7 rebounds at Maryland, Queen's comeback could be a game-changer for the Pelicans' center position.