Derik Queen makes his mark on NBA history

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen made NBA history during his team's 135-132 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Queen delivered a dominant performance, tallying 33 points on efficient 11-of-15 shooting, along with 10 rebounds and 10 assists in just 33 minutes of action.

With this incredible effort, he became only the fifth player ever to record a triple-double before turning 21. He joins an exclusive list of superstars that includes Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, and De'Aaron Fox. Furthermore, Queen established a new milestone by becoming the first rookie center to ever register a 30-plus point triple-double.

While the Pelicans are enduring a difficult campaign with a dismal 3-22 record, they have found a silver lining in Queen. Selected with the 13th overall pick in the recent draft, the young center is proving to be a bright spot for the franchise’s future.