Neemias Queta on Boston Celtics teammate Payton Pritchard's case for Sixth Man of the Year

Backup Boston Celtics big man Neemias Queta has had an up-close and personal view of Boston Sixth Man of the Year candidate Payton Pritchard as he has elevated his game to new heights over the course of the last two seasons both have been suiting up for the Celtics.

And Queta will be among the first to tell you why the Oregon native ought to be at the front of the race for the league's 2025 Sixth Man of the Year race. In fact, the Portuguese center did exactly that in a recent interview with NBA Sports Boston reporter Abby Chin.

The duo also get into Boston's double big lineups and plenty more, so be sure to check out the clip embedded below to hear their talk in full.

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