Welcome to Boston, Neemias Queta! – Converted to NBA Contract (Apr 8, 2024)

[Bad-Thoma]

I don’t like him! You hear that universe?! I DON’T LIKE HIM!!

Spoiler:

*Fingers crossed*

I literally don't know what qualifies for a jinx or a reverse jinx anymore..

You just **** ruined it. Or didn't.

I don't know either.

[captain green]

I'm beyond trying different superstitions but I'll keep it chaotic neutral. So at least he is tall.

[Shak_Celts]

I don’t like him! You hear that universe?! I DON’T LIKE HIM!!

Spoiler:

*Fingers crossed*

I literally don't know what qualifies for a jinx or a reverse jinx anymore..

You just **** ruined it. Or didn't.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I WASN'T REVERSE JINXING UNIVERSE, I'M AS SERIOUS AS A BULL IN A PORCELINE SHOP!! I WOULD NEVER DISRESPECT YOU LIKE THAT!!! I'M SORRY IF MY WORDS WERE MISCONSTRUED.

Spoiler:

You aren't supposed to say anything playa, now the reverse jinx unjinx needs to be reverse unjinxed again!

Spoiler:

Chile, I'm lost too!

[Shak_Celts]

one day ill figure this modding thing out!

[ConstableGeneva]

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[return2glory]

I liked queta's game from his strong final year at Utah St. I wanted us to draft him.
Happy for him.

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[Shak_Celts]

oh man, had we drafted him I'd be extra right now, because I love the videos with him and his family! forget ball, those types of videos always make me like a person more.

For the record: I DO NOT LIKE HIM!!

[playa-hater]

I literally don't know what qualifies for a jinx or a reverse jinx anymore..

You just **** ruined it. Or didn't.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I WASN'T REVERSE JINXING UNIVERSE, I'M AS SERIOUS AS A BULL IN A PORCELINE SHOP!! I WOULD NEVER DISRESPECT YOU LIKE THAT!!! I'M SORRY IF MY WORDS WERE MISCONSTRUED.

Spoiler:

You aren't supposed to say anything playa, now the reverse jinx unjinx needs to be reverse unjinxed again!

Spoiler:

Chile, I'm lost too!

looks like I will be the fall guy again.

[snowman]

Queta measured 7'0.25'' tall with a 9'3.5'' standing reach and a 7'4.25'' wingspan and weighed in at 226lbs at the 2019 combine. He measured 7'0.5'' tall with a 9'4.5'' standing reach and a 7'4'' wingspan and weighed in at 248lbs at the 2021 combine. So he certainly has the size to play center in the NBA, now let's see if he has the skill.

I wanted some young "live big-body' Bigman in camp, mission accomplished. And unlike Kabin-jelly who I had hope for last season, Queta has legit NBA size. I have no idea what skill he may or may not have, but zero harm in trying to develop a young Big.

I was one of the biggest Kabengele fans on this site, but I think Queta is better. He certainly has better stats. He's younger (24 vs 26), bigger (7'0 vs 6'9), seems like he is more mobile, a better shot blocker (56 blocks in 801 minutes vs 29 in 804 minutes) and seems like a better passer (69 total assists vs 49 total assists), more steals (25 steals vs 17 steals). All these are regular season G League stats. Great move, and wouldn't mind if he got the 15th regular roster spot.

[bigfoot_cryptozoology]

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[bigfoot_cryptozoology]

Definitely shows more of a Low Post game than Rob...

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[31to6]

Love it. Those who know me know each year I like the BIGS in the draft so Queta was one of my binkies. And given that Azubuike was my favorite SL prospect, this guy has a little less size (still huge!) and lot more to his game.

1. 7’4” wingspan = yes please
2. Tries to dunk everything. Often effective doing so.
3. Tries to block everything. Also not bad at it.
4. Good motor.
5. Good athleticism running the floor.
6. But also has some moves on the block (uptakes, pivots, jump hook shot) and also makes some nice passes — not quite Trevion Williams, but shades of it.
7. Has attempted jump shots — and looks stiff and clanks them. But this speaks to his desire/hope — even if ill-founded — of diversifying his game.

Downsides:
1. Slow processor.
2. Sometimes overly ambitious.
3. Poor ball control especially WRT any dribbles.

Maine with call-ups as needed is perfect for this guy.

And I believe the most exciting part of it is that if the Cs use 3 two-way slots they have to start the season with 15 players on the “real” roster, right? So that means there’s even more excitement ahead. Or they give up on or promote Queta, Scrubb, or Davison.

But Queta was a decent prospect to shake loose, and glad they were able to get him here in this role. I wonder if they promised him he could compete for spot #15 in camp?

[Shak_Celts]

Love it. Those who know me know each year I like the BIGS in the draft so Queta was one of my binkies. And given that Azubuike was my favorite SL prospect, this guy has a little less size (still huge!) and lot more to his game.

1. 7’4” wingspan = yes please
2. Tries to dunk everything. Often effective doing so.
3. Tries to block everything. Also not bad at it.
4. Good motor.
5. Good athleticism running the floor.
6. But also has some moves on the block (uptakes, pivots, jump hook shot) and also makes some nice passes — not quite Trevion Williams, but shades of it.
7. Has attempted jump shots — and looks stiff and clanks them. But this speaks to his desire/hope — even if ill-founded — of diversifying his game.

Downsides:
1. Slow processor.
2. Sometimes overly ambitious.
3. Poor ball control especially WRT any dribbles.

Maine with call-ups as needed is perfect for this guy.

And I believe the most exciting part of it is that if the Cs use 3 two-way slots they have to start the season with 15 players on the “real” roster, right? So that means there’s even more excitement ahead. Or they give up on or promote Queta, Scrubb, or Davison.

But Queta was a decent prospect to shake loose, and glad they were able to get him here in this role. I wonder if they promised him he could compete for spot #15 in camp?

[Shak_Celts]

there was a time when everyone accepted and agreed that bigs took longer to meet their potential, now teams don't wait for them. If a big isn't good in a year or 2 they get dropped like nothing. Very few teams allow a big who doesn't contribute to finish their rookie contract. ion like it!

[zoyathedestroya]

Unlike Jaren Jackson Jr., Neemias Queta is a FIBA gold medalist.

[zoyathedestroya]

Already expecting a Last Dance type documentary for Queta & the Celtics in 20 years.

[165bows]

Prime Jermaine O’Neal, basically, but better passing. Solid pickup.

[165bows]

Love it. Those who know me know each year I like the BIGS in the draft so Queta was one of my binkies. And given that Azubuike was my favorite SL prospect, this guy has a little less size (still huge!) and lot more to his game.

1. 7’4” wingspan = yes please
2. Tries to dunk everything. Often effective doing so.
3. Tries to block everything. Also not bad at it.
4. Good motor.
5. Good athleticism running the floor.
6. But also has some moves on the block (uptakes, pivots, jump hook shot) and also makes some nice passes — not quite Trevion Williams, but shades of it.
7. Has attempted jump shots — and looks stiff and clanks them. But this speaks to his desire/hope — even if ill-founded — of diversifying his game.

Downsides:
1. Slow processor.
2. Sometimes overly ambitious.
3. Poor ball control especially WRT any dribbles.

Maine with call-ups as needed is perfect for this guy.

And I believe the most exciting part of it is that if the Cs use 3 two-way slots they have to start the season with 15 players on the “real” roster, right? So that means there’s even more excitement ahead. Or they give up on or promote Queta, Scrubb, or Davison.

But Queta was a decent prospect to shake loose, and glad they were able to get him here in this role. I wonder if they promised him he could compete for spot #15 in camp?

Yup. Everyone knows the team targets big men that can pass. Byproduct is they can tend to be a bit smaller or even softer type big men. Meaning we don’t get a ton of power dunkers on the team.

This year’s team (not that Queta will play much RS) should be dunking the ball at a *much* higher rate than last year’s team, even more so now in garbage time and preseason. Brissett for Grant and Zinger for Smart was a move in that direction to threaten the rim and this guy dunks and hopefully they can develop him.

Second the “love a big dunker” notion here.

[Curmudgeon]

Decent pickup, but Garuba would have been better.

[ConstableGeneva]

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