When Mike Brown arrived in Northern California to take over as the Sacramento Kings' head coach, his roster included a second-year center named Neemias Queta. The 23-year-old finished as the runner-up for the G League MVP Award that season. However, he appeared in only five games with the parent club.
That summer, the Boston Celtics pounced when the Kings waived Queta. He is now making the most of his opportunity as their starting center. Entering Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards, the five-year veteran is averaging 9.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per contest.
The Lisbon, Portugal, native utilizes his length and athleticism as one of the league's more effective rim protectors patrolling the pivot.