Neemias Queta is an American basketball player who plays for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. Born in Portugal, he made history as the first Portuguese player to compete in the NBA. Queta stands tall at 7 feet and his journey to the NBA began when the Sacramento Kings selected him as the 39th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Queta's NBA debut came on December 17, 2021, and during his two seasons with Sacramento, he played in 20 games. Queta made a significant impact in the G League, playing for the Stockton Kings.
In the 2022-23 NBA G League season, Queta averaged an impressive 19.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game. His shooting accuracy was remarkable, with a 69.2% field goal percentage. This earned him spots on both the All-NBA G League First Team and the NBA G League All-Defensive Team. The 2023 off-season saw Queta join the Boston Celtics. During the 2023-24 NBA season, Queta played in 28 games, averaging 5.5 points and 4.4 rebounds per game while maintaining a solid 64.4% shooting percentage.
Neemias Queta Salary
Neemias Queta's earnings in the NBA come primarily from his contract with the Boston Celtics, from which he earns an annual average salary of $2,393,376. He signed a 3-year deal worth $7,180,128, with $2,662,606 guaranteed. For the 2024-25 season, Queta will receive a base salary of $2,162,606. This amount also represents his cap hit and dead cap value for that year.
Looking ahead, Queta's contract includes some interesting terms. If he remains on the Celtics' roster by Opening Night of the 2025-26 season, he is guaranteed $1,174,789. For the 2026-27 season, the team has an option to keep Queta. If they choose to do so, he will earn $1,333,972.
FAQs on Neemias Queta Salary
A. Neemias Queta is 25 years old as of October 2024. He was born on 13 July 1999.
A. Neemias Queta is 7 feet 0 inches tall.
A. Neemias Queta plays for the Boston Celtics in the NBA.
A. Neemias Queta has one NBA Championship ring with the Boston Celtics in 2023-24 season.
