June 5th 2024
The 7'0 Neemias Queta born to Bissau-Guinean parents Mica and Djaneuba Queta. He is both the first Portugese and Bissau Guinean to be drafted into the NBA. Starting his career in 2009 for Barreirense and later for the Utah State Aggies in the USA. He was drafted 39th overall in the 2021 NBA draft. He debuted in the NBA on December 17th 2021.
In his short career he has earned: All-NBA G League First Team, NBA G League All-Defensive Team, NBA G League Next Up Game, Summer League champion, First Team All-Mountain West, 2x Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year (2019, 2021) and Mountain West Freshman of the Year (2019).
Queta now has topped himself again by being apart of the Boston Celtics Championship run team in 2024. They face the Dallas Mavericks in hopes for bring a championship to the city of Boston. Congratulations to Queta for blazing new paths for players all over the world and at home.
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