Derik Queen reminds me of Andray Blatche.
I am surprised to see defenders keep going for his pump fakes. He hardly ever shoots the jumper but pump fakes every time. He wants to drive. He doesn't want to shoot a jumper. Make him shoot the jumper.
He is a good driver when he gets the opportunity. Reminds of Blatche 4-6yrs into his career. Put on weight. Lost some of that early athleticism he had. Methodical type of player. Wasn't good at getting enough high percentage shots. Had to take more difficult contested shots because he struggled to get separation at times. Derik Queen lacks speed & athleticism. He doesn't look comfortable finishing against length. He uses his body well to carve out space around the basket.
If you are going to be a face up big man, playing in the mid post and as a driver, you would like to see a player have a quickness advantage. D Queen looks like a guy who strong defensive big men / quick bigs will be able to deny him those easy drives and force him into tough shots. Sorta like what Kenyon Martin did to Antoine Walker in the playoffs. Toine could beat up smaller defenders or out-quick bigger slower defenders. But a big with quickness and defensive chops? That type of defender could make Toine's life miserable.
Mareesse Speights was another guy that came to mind watching Derik Queen.
Yves Missi has looked the better prospect between the two of them. Legit athleticism. Better size. Better defense. Plays within his limitations.
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Derik Queen plays a bit like a SF. A power three. A post up three. A low post / mid post physical SF. A bit of Melo to his game.
Looks more comfortable in the mid post and driving than he does in the low post.
