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Neemias Queta: a giant among us: the rise of the first Portuguese NBA player is a story of resilience and routine

Neemias Queta: a giant among us: the rise of the first Portuguese NBA player is a story of resilience and routine

Update: 2025-04-18
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Neemias Queta is an icon: the first Portuguese NBA player. The 25 year old basketballer, currently playing for the Boston Celtics, shares his journey from his roots playing soccer in the streets of Lisbon to being drafted for the NBA in 2021

The Celtics player embodies a humbleness and kindness that rivals his competitive approach on the court, having won the NBA championship in 2024, in his first season with the team.

Neemias also shares his favourite Portuguese comfort food and his goal to fulfil his mother’s desire: to get a university degree.

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Neemias Queta: a giant among us: the rise of the first Portuguese NBA player is a story of resilience and routine

Neemias Queta: a giant among us: the rise of the first Portuguese NBA player is a story of resilience and routine

Tony Gonçalves