Derik Queen's struggles raise concerns for the New Orleans Pelicans

Derik Queen's recent benching and declining performance are raising concerns for the New Orleans Pelicans. Queen's inconsistent play, particularly his defensive struggles when paired with Zion Williamson, led to him being moved to the bench. His offensive production has significantly decreased since the change. The rookie's struggles contrast with fellow rookie Jeremiah Fears, who has shown defensive promise. Queen, at 21, has time to develop but faces questions about his defensive fit and offensive spacing.