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Neemias Queta is ready for a bigger role with the Boston Celtics – and it shows

“With time, the game’s just been slowing down for me, and I’m getting more comfortable on the court,” said Queta.

Boston Celtics two way big man Neemias Queta has done about as much as anyone could have expected of him with the Celtics this season, already having far exceeded most expectations of how much the Portuguese center might help Boston’s contending roster while splitting his time with the Maine Celtics.

“This is what I’ve been pretty much waiting on,” shared Queta via the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn of his growing opportunities with the team. “Being ready for these type of moments. I had two years to do that. And whenever it is my turn, just be ready and everything works itself out.”

“With time, the game’s just been slowing down for me, and I’m getting more comfortable on the court,” he added, music to the ears of Boston fans everywhere.

And while the Celtics would prefer him to get more capable defending in space — and he has been — his roots fighting for possessions in the paint remain his NBA motor.

“I feel like (that) is what brought me to the league, so I have to keep emphasizing being one of those players that does the dirty work,” he offered on his presence near the cup. “That’s definitely something I have in my game.”

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Best of Neemias Queta vs. the Los Angeles Clippers with the Celtics 12/23

Queta is still a little raw as evidenced by his 5 personal fouls and the turnover he committed in 23 minutes of floor time, but the outline of a very valuable contributor is coming into focus.

In a recent road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, fan favorite Boston Celtics two way big man Neemias Queta showed off his skills on both ends of the court, delivering an impressive outing that left fans and analysts buzzing with excitement about the Portuguese center’s ability to play for Boston at a high level.

With 14 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 assists, Queta left an indelible mark on the contest with his second double-double notched this month, solidifying his importance to the team and leading many to call for his elevation to a regular contract. Queta is still a little raw as evidenced by his 5 personal fouls and the turnover he committed in 23 minutes of floor time, but the outline of a very valuable contributor is coming into focus.

If you missed his outstanding play vs. the Clips on Saturday afternoon or just want to see it again, check out the clip embedded below from Tomasz Kordylweski to see the best of his play from that game.

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Boston two way big man Neemias Queta gets double-double in Celtics loss to Golden State

Not everything about the Boston Celtics’ recent overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors is forgettable.

Not everything about the Boston Celtics‘ recent overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors is forgettable for fans of the Celtics. Boston got a surprisingly good outing from two way big man Neemias Queta with star center Kristaps Porzingis taking the night off to nurse a strained calf back to health.

And the Portuguese big man more than made the most of his opportunity, putting up the first double-double of his career with the team. Queta logged 10 points, as many rebounds, an assist, and as many steals in 21 minutes of floor time. That he did it with no turnovers or personal fouls against a team as crafty as the Warriors is even more impressive, as was his field goal percentage, going 5-of-8 from the floor overall.

If you didn’t get a chance to see him cook live, or just want to see the best of his play without the soul-crushing loss as part of the bargain, check out the clip put together by the folks behind the Bllen YouTube channel embedded below.

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Neemias Queta teaches Boston Celtics fans basketball skills

The Portuguese center talked about the event, his time in Portland with the Maine Celtics and his recovery from his foot injury after the event.

Boston Celtics two way big man Neemias Queta took part in the Senior Celtics holiday event in Boston this week, teaching elderly Boston fans how to shoot, stretch and other basketball skills on this past Monday. The event brought together fans of the Celtics for a day of skill development and training under the guidance of the professional player.

The event featured various stations focusing on different aspects of the game, including ball handling, shooting, passing, cutting, and finishing. Queta’s coaching approach was inclusive, ensuring that every participant had the chance to explore different facets of the game. With phrases like “let’s break a sweat” echoing through the training venue, participants were pushed to challenge themselves.

The Portuguese center talked about the event, his time in Portland with the Maine Celtics and his recovery from his foot injury after the event.

Check out the clip embedded above from CLNS Media to see more.

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Five feasible frontcourt fixes for the Boston Celtics to consider

The murmur of analysts suggesting the Celtics ought to make a change is growing louder.

The Boston Celtics have been one of the best teams in the NBA early in the league’s 2023-24 season, but some old, familiar faults have resurfaced in the Celtics’ play of late, enough to concern fans even if the recurring issues are lesser of a problem than they have been in seasons past.

Issues with ball movement, concerns about the reliability of the help off the bench, smaller guards and limited bigs who struggle to defend certain kinds of opponents, the starters playing down to their competition and struggling against longer, more physical ball clubs all have come back to bite the Celtics in the handful of losses Boston has logged to date.

And with Dec. 15 soon to arrive and the flood of players who signed new deals over the summer able to be traded, the murmur of analysts suggesting the Celtics ought to make a change to help address some of these issues is growing louder.

Neemias Queta makes an impact in Celtics win over Hawks

Neemias Queta impressed in his latest outing for the Boston Celtics.

The Boston Celtics bounced back from their defeat against the Orlando Magic by beating the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday (Nov. 26.) With Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday both missing from the rotation, Joe Mazzulla went deeper into his bench rotation. Delano Banton and Neemias Queta were the two beneficiaries of Mazzulla’s roster selection.

Banton impressed with his size and length, especially when cutting toward the rim for easy buckets within four feet. However, it was Queta who made the bigger impact. The 24-year-old big man provided energy and hustle off the bench, and ended the game with 10 rebounds and seven points to his name. 

Following the victory, the “How ‘Bout Them Celtics Podcast” gave their thoughts on the two-way big’s performance, crediting him for stepping into the rotation and playing his role at a high level.

You can watch the full episode from Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance by clicking on the embedded link above.

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Does Neemias Queta’s emergence change the Boston Celtics’ plans?

Can Queta carve out a role for himself during the Celtics’ remaining regular season?

It is never a good thing when one of your key players gets hurt in the course of an NBA season — especially when that player has had a history of injuries plaguing their career — but the Boston Celtics’ recent loss of star big man Kristaps Porzingis to a calf injury that figures to keep him out for at least a week has at least a small silver lining.

In Porzingis’ absence, the Celtics have had to lean into their bench harder than usual, and the call has been met by players like reserve forward Sam Hauser and to a lesser extent two way big man Neemias Queta, who has shined on the boards for Boston so far in his limited run.

Can Queta carve out a role for himself during the Celtics’ remaining regular season? Might the team even consider elevating him to a full roster spot for the playoffs if he continues to play well?

All this is on the table if he can be a consistent contributor when his number is called, which was among the issues discussed on a recent episode of the “Still Poddable” CLNS Media podcast — check it out above!

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Neemias Queta made his impact felt for the Boston Celtics

The absence of Porzingis forced Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla to experiment with lineups to Queta’s great benefit.

In a contest marked by unexpected lineup changes due to injury for both the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks, the Celtics managed to secure a 113-103 victory. Despite missing key players like star big man Kristaps Porzingis and veteran floor general Jrue Holiday, Boston showed off several impressive performances from unexpected contributors, namely 6-foot-8 reserve guard Dalano Banton and two way big man Neemias Queta for the Celtics.

The absence of Porzingis, expected to last at least a week due to a calf strain, forced Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla to experiment with lineups, providing opportunities for players normally lower in the rotation. Queta, in particular, shone with a career-high 10 rebounds.

The hosts of the CLNS Media “Garden Report” podcast weighed in on the Portuguese center’s career night on a recent episode.

Check it out above in lieu of his play in Chicago on Tuesday, Queta weirdly assigned to the Maine Celtics after such an outing.

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Neemias Queta on his career rebounding night for the Boston Celtics

“I feel like it’s just one of those things I can help with,” said Queta.

The Boston Celtics knew they would have some issues with their frontcourt rotation after trading a fair amount of it away in the deals that brought in Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, especially if the injury bug bit. And bite that reviled bug did this week, but Boston has since learned that they can lean on two way center Neemias Queta to pull down boards on both ends.

Speaking to the media after a 113-103 win over the Atlanta Hawks Sunday, Queta shared his thoughts on his career-high 10-rebound performance. “I think that’s a little bit of what I bring to the table, being an offensive rebounder, being able to crash or attract a second defender to you on the offensive glass,” said Queta via Masslive’s Brian Robb.

“I feel like it’s just one of those things I can help with,” added the Portuguese big man. “With all these guys, we all emphasize crashing, so it’s coming along really well for us. We want to keep going.”

That sort of approach generated a total of 6 extra possessions for Boston on the offensive end alone.

And while Luke Kornet offers a finesse approach on both ends that has a role in certain matchups, on a ball club that has offense under control even down two starters, a player able to set the tone in terms of physicality and hoovering up boards might be exactly what the Celtics’ rotation needs.

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Celtics’ Neemias Queta’s career-high 10 rebounds vs. Hawks and other highlights

What the Utah State alum did on the defensive end changed the game for Boston.

While Boston Celtics two way big man Neemias Queta may be far from the most famous player on his team’s roster, he does have a dedicated following who are always happy to see the Portuguese center get on the floor. And in the Celtics’ 113-103 win over the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden on Sunday, Queta had his best rebounding game of his career at the NBA level, giving those fans plenty to celebrate.

The Lisbon native put up 7 points, 10 rebounds (including 6 offensive boards), and a steal in just 15 minutes of floor time. Queta shot 3-of-8 from the floor overall, and a perfect 1-of-1 from the free throw line, with no fouls or turnovers to his name over that stretch. And while his offense could have been more efficient, what the Utah State alum did on the defensive end changed the game for Boston.

To see the best of his play against the Hawks at the Garden on Sunday for yourself, take a look at the clip embedded below from fan-favorite videographer Tomasz Kordylewski.

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