On Monday night, Neemias Queta got the news he had been waiting for all year – his two-way contract was being converted to a standard contract with the Boston Celtics.
On Tuesday night, suiting up with Maine for Game 1 of the G-League Finals, he dominated on both ends of the floor en route to a blowout win over Oklahoma City.
Not a bad 24 hours.
“Getting converted, it’s definitely something I was aiming for, hoping for, the whole year,” Queta said. “Coming to the Finals, as well, was one of the goals. To have it happen in the same 24 hours and be able to come out with a win – it’s been a great day for me and I’m excited for the next one, to try and win it again.”
Spoke with a very happy Neemias Queta postgame:
“Getting converted was definitely something I was aiming for, hoping for all year, and coming to the Finals as well.
To have it happen in the same 24 hours and to be able to come out with a win, it’s been a great day for me.” pic.twitter.com/ZkBgCN24zR
— Noa Dalzell (@NoaDalzellNBA) April 10, 2024
Queta finished the game with 20 points on 9-11 shooting, plus 13 rebounds, 3 blocks, and a steal. He was diving on the floor, contesting shots, and raucously cheering on teammates, even when the outcome of the game was secured.
Maine Celtics head coach Blaine Mueller said he was super excited for Queta, calling the contract “a great recognition and a great opportunity.”
“But he’s the same guy – whether a two-way, assignment, he loves being here. He loves being a part of this group, and getting the opportunity to play major minutes,” Mueller said. “So, I think the only thing I said before he came in is, he owes me a couple of lunches. Other than that, Neemy’s Neemy.”
JD Davison and Drew Peterson are the other two-way players on the roster, and both have played an enormous part of Maine’s success. Davison was drafted last season, and has been exceptional for Maine all year, averaging 21.5 points and 8.5 assists per game. Peterson was acquired from Sioux Falls in December, and has averaged 16.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. Neither spent much time with Boston this season, whereas Queta appeared in 26 games for the Celtics, stepping up when both Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kornet were injured earlier in the year.
Peterson expressed his excitement for Queta after the Maine Celtics’ Game 1 win.
“It’s incredible,” Peterson said. “I’m so happy for him. He’s worked…
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