How Pelicans are protecting Derik Queen from ‘being put into every action’ on defense
Learning curves are usually steep at the NBA level and interim head coach James Borrego knows it’s especially challenging for rookies. That is why the New Orleans Pelicans are simplifying their defensive schemes to shield Derik Queen from being overwhelmed defensively, an approach that is already paying off as the 19-year-old adjusts to NBA speed [.] The post How Pelicans are protecting Derik Queen from ‘being put into every action’ on defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.
