The Boston Celtics have signed former Sacramento Kings second round pick Neemias Queta to a two way deal, and fans familiar with the Portuguese center‘s game are excited. But for those among us less familiar with the 7-foot, athletic big man and his background as a player and as a person, the immediate focus is to get up to speed on Boston’s newest frontcourt player.
Likely to spend most of his time with the Maine Celtics save for when Boston is facing a stouter center or is sitting a frontcourt option for rest or injury, Queta ought to see a decent amount of floor time. But what else do we know about the Utah State alum?
Buy Celtics TicketsThanks to Boston.com’s Colin McCarthy, we have five specific things we can share at the moment; let’s check out the highlights below — and the original piece for the detail.
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Queta did not move to the US from Portugal until college
And he was heavily recruited by US schools once he made the leap
He signed with Utah State despite never meeting the coach
His last college season showcased his hyperathleticism
He nearly won the 2023 G League MVP
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