Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Date of Birth | 13/07/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Barreiro, Portugal |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Neemias Queta
03/07/2026
Neemias Queta agreed to a four-year, $56 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics, keeping him in Boston through the 2030-31 season. The deal followed a breakout 2025-26 campaign in which he emerged as a major rotation piece and one of the Celtics’ most improved players.
01/03/2026
Queta produced a career-high 27 points, 17 rebounds, and 3 blocks in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The performance highlighted his expanded role and growing impact for Boston during the 2025-26 season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Neemias Esdras Barbosa Queta |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 7'0" (213 cm) |
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| Weight | 248 lbs (112 kg) |
| Position | Center |
Personal Life
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Family
| Siblings | Older sister |
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Career
| Early Career | F.C. Barreirense (started at age 10), S.L. Benfica (2017-18) |
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| College | Utah State Aggies (2018-2021); set records: 219 blocks, 2.4 blocks/game; Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year (2020, 2021); First Team All-Mountain West (2021); Naismith Defensive Player of the Year finalist (2021) |
| Professional | Drafted 39th overall by Sacramento Kings (2021 NBA Draft, first Portuguese); Two-way contract Kings/Stockton Kings (2021); Standard contract Kings (2023, waived); Two-way Celtics (2023); Three-year contract Celtics (06/07/2024, $7.2 million); NBA Debut: 17/12/2021; First start: 04/11/2024 (first Portuguese to start an NBA game); NBA Champion: 2024 (Boston Celtics); Four-year, $56 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics (03/07/2026) |
| International | Portugal national team; Gold medal FIBA U20 European Championship Division B (2019) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. First Portuguese player drafted, to debut, start, and win NBA championship. | |
| 2. Born to Bissau-Guinean parents. | |
| 3. Suffered knee injury in 2019 FIBA U20 tournament. | |
| 4. Twitter: @nemi1599 |
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