Derik Queen on His Rookie NBA Journey, Cooper Flagg, and His Baltimore Roots
About this episode
Derik Queen discusses his rookie NBA season and the influences that shaped his journey.
Derik Queen joins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady on Cousins to reflect on his rookie NBA season, the transition to the league, and the people and experiences that helped shape his journey. Derik shares how LeBron James and James Harden inspired him growing up, what he learned playing alongside Cooper Flagg and Asa Newell on a stacked Montverde Academy team, and the conversations he and Flagg had about one day facing each other in the NBA. He also discusses adjusting to the physicality of the league, studying film to improve his game, and his goals heading into his sophomore season. Queen opens up about how growing up in Baltimore shaped him, leaving home for high school basketball in Florida, and the close relationship he shares with his mother. He also talks about adjusting to NBA money, his longtime relationship with Under Armour, and the importance of remembering where he came from as his career continues to grow. Plus, Derik reveals Shaquille O’Neal as his dream 1-on-1 matchup, shares his goal of opening a homeless shelter, and talks music with Vince and T-Mac, including the Baltimore rappers in his rotation. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:19 Derik Queen Joins The Cousins 01:31…
People in this episode
Hosts: Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady
Guest: Derik Queen
Topics covered
- rookie NBA journey
- basketball inspiration
- Montverde Academy
- Baltimore roots
- NBA transition
- personal growth
- goals and aspirations
Keywords
- Derik Queen
- NBA rookie
- basketball
- Montverde Academy
- Baltimore
- LeBron James
- Shaquille O’Neal
- Under Armour
- personal growth
- goals
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Under Armour, Montverde Academy
Places: Baltimore, Florida
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