Welcome to Kings In Review, where we’ll be recapping the season for every play that ended the season in Sacramento.
When Neemias Queta was drafted with No. 39 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the necessity for another big man on Sacramento’s roster was not top of mind for Kings fans, especially after the surprise pick of Davion Mitchell at No. 9. And yet, it didn’t take long for the Utah State alum to become a fan favorite.
In December, when the Kings were dealing with a rise in COVID cases, Queta became the first Portuguese-born player to log minutes in an NBA game.