Neemias Queta is a Portuguese professional basketball player playing as a backup center for the Boston Celtics as of 2024. Standing at 7 feet tall, Queta was selected 39th overall in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings. He became the first Portuguese player to compete in the NBA on December 17, 2021, when he took the court in a Kings jersey. Over his two seasons with the Kings, Queta appeared in just 20 games. However, Queta made significant strides with the Stockton Kings in the G League. In the 2022-23 NBA G League season, Neemias Queta averaged 19.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game on an amazing 69.2% shooting, earning spots on both the All-NBA G League First Team and the NBA G League All-Defensive Team.
In the 2023 off-season, Neemias Queta joined the Boston Celtics where he mainly operated as a backup center behind Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford. During the 2023-24 NBA season, Quetta played 28 games off the bench for the Celtics, averaging 5.5 points and 4.4 rebounds per game on 64.4% shooting from the field. On April 15, 2024, he reached the NBA G League Finals with the Maine Celtics but finished as runner-up to the Oklahoma City Blue. Later, on May 7, 2024, he made his NBA playoff debut, recording 2 points and 2 rebounds in under 3 minutes in a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Queta capped off the 2023/24 NBA season by contributing as a reserve player in the Boston Celtics’ historic 18th NBA championship.
Neemias Queta Contract Breakdown
In July 2024, Queta signed a 3-year, $7,180,128 contract with the Boston Celtics, including $2,662,606 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,393,376 as per Spotrac.
How much is Neemias Queta getting paid?
Neemias Queta is set to earn a base salary of $2,162,606 for the 2024/25 NBA season as per Spotrac. According to his contract, he will make an annual average salary of $2,393,376.
How much does Neemias Queta make in a minute?
Neemias Queta’s salary for the 2024/25 season is $2,162,606. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Queta makes around $4.11 in a minute.
Neemias Queta Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 NBA season, Neemias Queta has earned just above $330k from his NBA contracts as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Neemias Queta’s contract?
Neemias Queta’s contract with the Boston Celtics has a few terms in it.
For the 2025-26 season, Queta’s contract guarantees him $1,174,789 if he’s on the roster by Opening Night. Then for the 2026-27 season, Queta will earn $1,333,972 if the team picks up his option, which also becomes fully guaranteed if he’s on the roster by Opening Night.
How much of the Neemias Queta contract is guaranteed?
Neemias Queta's contract has a guarantee of $2,662,606 as per Spotrac. Queta’s contract has a team option for the 2026/27 NBA season.
Neemias Queta Contract History
Below are all the contracts that Neemias Queta has signed in his career till now:
July 6, 2024
Neemias Queta signed a three-year $7.18 million contract with the Boston Celtics.
April 8, 2024
Queta signed a two-year rest-of-the-season contract with the Celtics.
September 17, 2023
Neemias Queta signed a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics.
August 8, 2023
Neemias Queta agreed to a two-year $4.22 million contract with the Sacramento Kings.
July 2, 2022
Neemias Queta signed a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings.
August 8, 2021
Neemias Queta inked a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings.
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FAQs on Neemias Queta Contract
A. Neemias Queta’ parents are Mica and Djaneuba Queta.
A. Neemias Queta' height is 7 feet 0 inches.
A. Neemias Queta wingspan is 7 feet 4 inches long.
A. Neemias Queta’s nationality is Portuguese.
A. Neemias Queta is rated 71 in the NBA 2k25.
