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Derik Queen · The 21-year-old Pelicans center has quickly established himself as a force in the paint with his combination of footwork and touch around the rim. Midway through the second quarter at Smoothie King Center, Queen puts it on the floor, fearlessly navigating through the 3x MVP Nikola Jokic with a quick first step. He absorbs contact on his way to the cup and finishes with a soft driving layup that extends New Orleans' run, showcasing the polish that helped him drop 30 points on 67% shooting in the November 19, 2025 contest. · State of Mint