Training camps across the Association are right around the corner. As a result, many players are already back in the city they call their professional home.
For Neemias Queta, back from another strong showing with Portugal on the FIBA stage, he used his time before training camp to give back to the community.
The Boston Celtics' starting center was recently at the King Open School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. There, he and Hoopers unveiled a newly designed basketball court; it celebrates the Portuguese diaspora.
Queta spoke on several topics, including Mitchell Robinson's arrival. He also shared his thoughts on this summer's blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. In exchange, the Celtics acquired Paul George and two promising future first-round draft picks. George just joined Mike Conley for their introductory press conference in Boston.
Neemias Queta opens up about the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown
The Lisbon, Portugal, native is sad to see the former Finals MVP go. Brown spent a decade in Boston. He built strong bonds in the community and the locker room.
For Queta, Brown's departure means losing a friend and a beloved teammate. They were two pillars o...