The Pelicans acquired Queen in a draft-night deal with the Atlanta Hawks, who received No. 23 pick Asa Newell and an ...

“Derik Queen’s draft night schedule: 1. Get Drafted 2. Updated LinkedIn,” the team said, adding a crying-laughing emoji. The ...

Derik Queen has been busy lately, especially after the New Orleans Pelicans selected him with the No. 13 overall pick in the ...

Some players' first instinct upon being drafted is to cry, scream, smile, or even pick up the commissioner of the league.

Derik Queen has jokes. That, or he's already plotting his post NBA career by attracting connections on LinkedIn.

Most people’s LinkedIn profiles are pretty similar. But for Derik Queen, a new entry has just been added: NBA player.

“Derik Queen’s draft night schedule: 1. Get drafted 2. Update LinkedIn,” wrote the Pelicans on X. Derik Queen’s draft night schedule: 1. Get drafted ...

Shortly after the first round of the NBA Draft was completed, Queen shared his big career news on LinkedIn. He created a post ...

Most people’s LinkedIn profiles are pretty similar: some internships here, jobs and experience there. But for Derik Queen, a new entry has just been added: NBA player.

Derik Queen updated his LinkedIn profile after the Pelicans made a traded up to select him with the 13th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25, 2025. LinkedIn/Derik Queen.