Neemias Queta's Rise: Celtics' Secret Weapon

0:00On April 24th, Neomyas Keda went from getting cut by the Sacramento Kings in September 2023 to starting center for the Boston Celtics. A team chasing another title, the Celtics saw potential in the Big Man despite their stacked front court and bet on his work ethic to turn him into a key piece. This summer's front court shake-up, with guys like Al-Horford, Kristap's porzingus, and Lou Cornette leaving, opened the door wide for Keda. Coach Joe Mazella gave him spot-starts last season when Vets rested, and those minutes proved he could handle the load, earning him the full time, gig. Mazula laid it out straight to Keda, get your mind right, figure it out, no excuses. Keta hit the lab hard, grinding workouts, film sessions, and individual drills, crediting the team's structure for unlocking his best self. That relentless push built trust across the roster. On the court, Keda's numbers pop. He ranked second league-wide in screen assists and points from them, boasts the top-net rating

1:00in the East at plus, 13.2 per 100 possessions, and leads in defensive metrics behind only stars like Victor Wimbanyama. Not a most-improved player finalist, but he's right there in impact. As playoffs heat up, Keda could battle Joel Embed, Carl Anthony Towns, or Jalen Durin, and his growth might decide how deep Boston goes. Dude, just grateful for the belief and ready to keep delivering the dirty work. That wraps Boston Celtics News today, brought to you with AI.