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Nikola Jokic Praises Derik Queen After Breakout Game( Tim Duncan also)
Posted on 11/20/25 at 7:35 pm
Posted on 11/20/25 at 7:35 pm
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen put together his best outing so far against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, and he caught the attention of Nikola Jokic.
Jokic had high praise for Queen after he posted 30 points, nine boards, two steals and two blocks on Wednesday.
Jokic had high praise for Queen after he posted 30 points, nine boards, two steals and two blocks on Wednesday.
quote:Queen has drawn some comparisons to Jokic, earning the nickname "Baby Jokic" while at Maryland, and the three-time MVP sees some of those comparisons in his game.
"He's good. He has some moves, he's definitely pretty crafty," Jokic said. "He's unorthodox, great touch around the rim, great feel for the game. It's good to see somebody different."
quote:But Jokic added that he thinks Queen will be good enough to shed those comparisons and become his own player.
"I think I'm a little bit taller, but I think there is that style, I guess you'd say, crafty," he said. "I could see it, yeah."
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You can see some similarities. I don't want people to see him and tell me he's something like me. I think he's a good enough player that he'll have his own story."
quote:Everyone gave Dumars shite about the “ unprotected 1st” myself included but maybe Joe knew what he was doing all along
Tim Duncan: The five-time champion reportedly sent a text message to an analyst saying, "Man I really like that Queen guy." He praised Queen's versatile game, noting his ability to shoot, pass, and understand angles, remarking that he can do so many things well.
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Posted on 11/21/25 at 7:50 am to BowDownToLSU
Dumars still got raped in that trade, but at least Queen will make it somewhat stomachable
Posted on 11/21/25 at 8:07 am to BowDownToLSU
No one blames him for wanting to move up to get Queen. I was happy about it.
Everyone should blame him for giving up an unprotected pick like a dumbass. Everyone knows that wasn't necessary to get the deal done. It will always end up being a stupid arse trade, even if Queen ends up being the MVP of the league one day.
That being said, after watching that game and what he was able to do against Jokic I expected to hear some praise from Jokic about Queen. Really nice to hear Tim Duncan say that as well.
The process needs to start. Get fatass out of here and start building around Queen. I said it in another thread, but Queen will get a triple double this year. Hell he's plus money to get 4+ assists tonight, which he's done in 6 of his last 9 games, if any of you are looking to make a bet tonight, of course other than the Mavs winning the 3q.
Everyone should blame him for giving up an unprotected pick like a dumbass. Everyone knows that wasn't necessary to get the deal done. It will always end up being a stupid arse trade, even if Queen ends up being the MVP of the league one day.
That being said, after watching that game and what he was able to do against Jokic I expected to hear some praise from Jokic about Queen. Really nice to hear Tim Duncan say that as well.
The process needs to start. Get fatass out of here and start building around Queen. I said it in another thread, but Queen will get a triple double this year. Hell he's plus money to get 4+ assists tonight, which he's done in 6 of his last 9 games, if any of you are looking to make a bet tonight, of course other than the Mavs winning the 3q.
Posted on 11/21/25 at 11:47 am to TeddyPadillac
quote:this. I really think Zion is a cancer to this team and we can not start a rebuild until we get him out of here
Get fatass out of here and start building around Queen
Posted on 11/21/25 at 1:19 pm to BowDownToLSU
Joe Dumars is an idiot and made a terrible trade considering the Hawks would have accepted a Top-3 or Top-5 protected pick
Posted on 11/21/25 at 1:21 pm to jrobic4
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Queen will make it somewhat stomachable
The dude has held his own against both Wemby/ Jokic and received praise from Jokic/ Duncan. Stomachable is your best case scenario? What a miserable life.
Posted on 11/21/25 at 3:18 pm to TeddyPadillac
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It will always end up being a stupid arse trade, even if Queen ends up being the MVP of the league one day.
Do you realize how ridiculously stupid this take is?
I am not sure if my memory serves me well, so could you please remind me how many MVPs played for Pels/Hornets?
If he end up being the MVP (may your words come true) it will be THE BEST trade ever for this franchise.
Posted on 11/21/25 at 3:20 pm to BowDownToLSU
Actually not everyone gave him shite.
A lot of fans simply hoped (and still hiping) that he really hit the lottery with it.
A lot of fans simply hoped (and still hiping) that he really hit the lottery with it.
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