The Boston Celtics let Luke Kornet walk in free agency, but Neemias Queta has quietly become the more reliable version for the franchise. The center position was a massive question mark coming into the season after Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Kornet left Boston. Queta put in significant work to play a larger role, and it is already paying dividends.
Queta is not a floor spacing big man like KP or Horford. The seven-footer finishes in the paint, protects the rim, and gobbles up rebounds. He has played a crucial role in the Celtics' strong start, despite losing a ton of talent in the offseason.