The Boston Celtics player that is leaving his fans baffled

Neemias Queta has become one of the key names at the beginning of the season for the Boston Celtics. The prolonged absence of Jayson Tatum due to injury and the departure of Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, and Luke Kornet in free agency left a significant void in the frontcourt of the Massachusetts team, a scenario where the Portuguese center has found continuity and prominence.

With a $2.3 million contract for the 2025-26 season, with a team option for the following season, Queta represents one of the most cost-effective investments for the franchise. His path to this point has not been straightforward. After being waived by the Sacramento Kings in September 2023, he signed a two-way contract with Boston which later turned into a standard deal. In the summer of 2024, the Celtics showed their confidence in him with a three-year, $7.2 million contract.

In the current season, the 7'0" center has started in 26 games, averaging 24.6 minutes on the court. His stats reflect a consistent presence near the rim: 10.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game. He has reached double digits in rebounds in eight games, with a notable performance against the Timberwolves where he accumulated 19 points and 18 rebounds.

The Impact of Neemias Queta

Beyond individual statistics, the collective impact is also significant. Boston has a +14.1 points differential per 100 possessions with Queta on the court, a figure that improves the team’s performance by 8.0 points compared to last season with Porzingis as the starting center. The economic contrast is evident: while the Latvian surpasses $30 million annually in Atlanta, Queta's salary is the lowest among all starting centers in the league.

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