Shamit Dua
@fearthebrown.bsky.social
I cover the Pelicans as a credentialed media member for intheno.substack.com | Ultimate Frisbee Coach | Wannabe Disc Golfer
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Shamit Dua
@fearthebrown.bsky.social
· Dec 1
For the new follower, welcome. I appreciate all of you.
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2) the paid subscribers get access to our discord community, which I don't like to advertise in the other place, but I will here. It's the best Pelicans community online.
1) the substack will always be free and never behind a paywall
2) the paid subscribers get access to our discord community, which I don't like to advertise in the other place, but I will here. It's the best Pelicans community online.
The Zach Edey impact numbers are outrageous. This man might be the best non- Wemby rim deterrent in the league. Absolutely bonkers numbers in opponent rim Frequency and Efficiency. I have never seen anything like it.
December 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The Zach Edey impact numbers are outrageous. This man might be the best non- Wemby rim deterrent in the league. Absolutely bonkers numbers in opponent rim Frequency and Efficiency. I have never seen anything like it.
Really, really great stuff from @notoriousohm.bsky.social on the Pelicans, Queen, and Fears
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...
How Derik Queen became the Pelicans' future after a shocking draft-night trade
Queen, the face of a controversial trade, is tasked with rescuing a franchise that is experiencing another difficult campaign
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December 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Really, really great stuff from @notoriousohm.bsky.social on the Pelicans, Queen, and Fears
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...
From @levakabas.bsky.social a good representation of what the top level coaches make
December 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
From @levakabas.bsky.social a good representation of what the top level coaches make
This is purely a basketball take, but I think Derik Queen (and others) cannot be maximized as long as Zion is on the roster. For Queen to find cutters at the rim, that space needs to be clear. As long as Zion is off ball, that space won't be free. And if Zion is on the ball, Queen is marginalized.
December 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This is purely a basketball take, but I think Derik Queen (and others) cannot be maximized as long as Zion is on the roster. For Queen to find cutters at the rim, that space needs to be clear. As long as Zion is off ball, that space won't be free. And if Zion is on the ball, Queen is marginalized.
Fun Trey Murphy stat that I think is emblematic of both the offensive change and who he is playing with: Trey is up to 39 dunks on the season already, surpassing the 38 he registered in 2023-24 despite playing half the minutes:
December 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Fun Trey Murphy stat that I think is emblematic of both the offensive change and who he is playing with: Trey is up to 39 dunks on the season already, surpassing the 38 he registered in 2023-24 despite playing half the minutes:
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driving shots net points among rookies from espnanalytics.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
driving shots net points among rookies from espnanalytics.com
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Signature Significance: Derik Queen
With his 33-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist, 4-block performance last night, Queen joined a bunch of lists that are exclusively filled with Rookies of the Year and All-Stars and Hall-of-Famers. The trade isn't his fault, and Queen is going to be really damn good.
With his 33-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist, 4-block performance last night, Queen joined a bunch of lists that are exclusively filled with Rookies of the Year and All-Stars and Hall-of-Famers. The trade isn't his fault, and Queen is going to be really damn good.
Signature Significance: Derik Queen
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December 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Signature Significance: Derik Queen
With his 33-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist, 4-block performance last night, Queen joined a bunch of lists that are exclusively filled with Rookies of the Year and All-Stars and Hall-of-Famers. The trade isn't his fault, and Queen is going to be really damn good.
With his 33-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist, 4-block performance last night, Queen joined a bunch of lists that are exclusively filled with Rookies of the Year and All-Stars and Hall-of-Famers. The trade isn't his fault, and Queen is going to be really damn good.
My guy @chuckingdartsnba.bsky.social once said DQ thinks he's the best point guard in the class
December 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
My guy @chuckingdartsnba.bsky.social once said DQ thinks he's the best point guard in the class
29-10-10 for Derik Queen and counting
December 9, 2025 at 3:15 AM
29-10-10 for Derik Queen and counting
Queen has 25-10-8 through three quarters with 21-4-5 coming in the 3rd quarter alone.
Pelicans up 102-100 on the Spurs after trailing by 20 at half
Pelicans up 102-100 on the Spurs after trailing by 20 at half
December 9, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Queen has 25-10-8 through three quarters with 21-4-5 coming in the 3rd quarter alone.
Pelicans up 102-100 on the Spurs after trailing by 20 at half
Pelicans up 102-100 on the Spurs after trailing by 20 at half
Derik Queen has 19-4-4 in the third quarter alone so far
December 9, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Derik Queen has 19-4-4 in the third quarter alone so far
Derik Queen has completely taken over the game
December 9, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Derik Queen has completely taken over the game
The Pelicans have found something here defensively in the third and erased a massive deficit
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The Pelicans have found something here defensively in the third and erased a massive deficit
Derik Queen and the Pelicans have come alive this third quarter and cut the 20 point lead to 6
December 9, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Derik Queen and the Pelicans have come alive this third quarter and cut the 20 point lead to 6
Teams have figured out you can go at Fears and Queen relentlessly and generate good offense. The rookies are struggling big time defensively
December 9, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Teams have figured out you can go at Fears and Queen relentlessly and generate good offense. The rookies are struggling big time defensively
James Borrego picks up a technical advocating for Fears who got hit on the last drive
December 9, 2025 at 1:43 AM
James Borrego picks up a technical advocating for Fears who got hit on the last drive
It's been a rough quarter for Queen on both ends
December 9, 2025 at 1:34 AM
It's been a rough quarter for Queen on both ends
Herb Jones opens the game with a pick six the first play
December 9, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Herb Jones opens the game with a pick six the first play
Herb Jones is available tonight
December 9, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Herb Jones is available tonight
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I'm doing a charity matching drive this week for up to $1,000 in total.
Donate to a charity that matters to you and send me a screenshot of the confirmation. I'll match your donation and also submit it to my employer's foundation for a further match if it's an eligible 501(c)(3).
Donate to a charity that matters to you and send me a screenshot of the confirmation. I'll match your donation and also submit it to my employer's foundation for a further match if it's an eligible 501(c)(3).
December 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I'm doing a charity matching drive this week for up to $1,000 in total.
Donate to a charity that matters to you and send me a screenshot of the confirmation. I'll match your donation and also submit it to my employer's foundation for a further match if it's an eligible 501(c)(3).
Donate to a charity that matters to you and send me a screenshot of the confirmation. I'll match your donation and also submit it to my employer's foundation for a further match if it's an eligible 501(c)(3).
The Kuminga partnership in Golden State really should have ended this summer
December 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The Kuminga partnership in Golden State really should have ended this summer
Michael Porter Jr is absolutely torching the Pelicans. 22 points on 9-14 at half time
December 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Michael Porter Jr is absolutely torching the Pelicans. 22 points on 9-14 at half time
Jose Alvarado is on track for approximately one billion steals tonight
December 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Jose Alvarado is on track for approximately one billion steals tonight
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Good, timely write-up on James Borrego. His Pelicans W/L record is hiding meaningful change happening behind scenes. Players are more focused, taking greater note due to JB's communication skills.
Eager to see how Pels respond to multiple practices coming up (they play twice in 9 days after Monday)
Eager to see how Pels respond to multiple practices coming up (they play twice in 9 days after Monday)
New: What if a 1-10 record wasn't the whole story?The Pelicans' offense is surging under James Borrego. Inside the new pace, the better shots, and the old Spurs credo that's keeping them swinging.
intheno.substack.com/p/keep-pound...
intheno.substack.com/p/keep-pound...
Keep Pounding the Rock
James Borrego is forging belief through a new process—one hammer strike at a time
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December 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Good, timely write-up on James Borrego. His Pelicans W/L record is hiding meaningful change happening behind scenes. Players are more focused, taking greater note due to JB's communication skills.
Eager to see how Pels respond to multiple practices coming up (they play twice in 9 days after Monday)
Eager to see how Pels respond to multiple practices coming up (they play twice in 9 days after Monday)
The Pelicans have not had any conversations with teams regarding Trey Murphy, Herb Jones, or Zion Williamson per source familiar with the matter
December 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Pelicans have not had any conversations with teams regarding Trey Murphy, Herb Jones, or Zion Williamson per source familiar with the matter