Derrick Quinn has a joke for DeAndre Jordan after the win over the 76ers
In the NBA, veteran leadership usually comes with a side of “welcome to the league” moments.but the New Orleans Pelicans they flip the script.
After a dominating 126-111 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night, Pelicans rookie Derrick Quinn decided to give the 17-year veteran DeAndre Jordan a taste of your own medicine. Jordan, who started rarely after appearing in just two games all season, was in the middle of a postgame interview when Quinn “hijacked” the microphone with a hilarious jab.
“So how does it feel to not have played since November and to win tonight?” The Queen joked, poking fun at the veteran’s 52-game streak (he didn’t play).
“So how does it feel not having played since November and winning tonight?”
Derrick Queen joked as he hijacked DeAndre Jordan’s postgame interview 😅
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 22, 2026
While the Queen joked, Jordan had the last laugh on the court. With The Pelicans are missing several key rotational piecescoach James Borrego turned to the 37-year-old center to shore up the defense.
Jordan responded with a vintage performance, grabbing 15 rebounds and hitting four blocks in 32 minutes of action. Jordan also chipped in with six points, proving he still has plenty of fuel left in the tank.
The Pelicans took control in the second half, outscoring Philadelphia 60-35 over the final 21 minutes. Jordan Poole led the offense with 23 points and five three-pointers. while Zion Williamson added 21 own points. Saddiq Bey was also terrific with 20 points, helping the Pelicans snap a losing streak and move to 16-42 on the year.
For the Philadelphia 76ers, who were playing without the injured Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey’s 27 points weren’t enough to prevent a fourth straight loss.
The the chemistry between the queen and jordan highlights why the Pelicans brought in the veteran — not just for his rim protection, but also for the culture. If Queen is comfortable enough to roast the legend on live TV, the vibes in the New Orleans locker room are clearly going in the right direction.
2026-02-22 03:26:00
