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Derik Queen breaks New Orleans Pelicans record that even Anthony Davis never broke 

When the New Orleans Pelicans traded up to draft Derik Queen, they were largely ridiculed around the NBA. The New Orleans Pelicans traded with the Atlanta Hawks for the 13th pick (Derik Queen), giving away the 23rd pick and an unprotected 2026 first-round pick.  It was an almighty price to pay for what wasn’t a highly sought-after player.

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