The New Orleans Pelicans got an epic performance from big man Derik Queen on Monday. Queen posted a triple-double, leading his team in a close loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Following the game, Queen had a message to his doubters.

“It means a lot. It's pretty good for a person that didn't have a preseason, that was hurt [and] a lot of people doubted,” Queen said to reporters following the game. Expand Tweet

Queen posted 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for a struggling New Orleans club on Monday. The Pelicans dropped a 135-132 contest to the Spurs. The rookie also added four blocks, in 33 minutes.

This is the first time this NBA season that a rookie posted a triple-double. Queen was selected 13th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, after playing college at the University of Marylan

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