Neemias Queta couldn't ask for a better way to prepare for the opportunity that's in front of him. Neither could the Boston Celtics.
The frontrunner to become their starting center is ramping up for that by going head-to-head with some of the best players at his position. Queta has faced three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. He has also squared off against Alperen Sengun and Kristaps Porzingis. That's all a product of Portugal being in Group A at EuroBasket.
Most recently, Queta matched up against Porzingis. Despite foul trouble, the former generated 16 points, seven rebounds, and one block in a loss to Latvia.