The 6 ‘2’’ guard hails from Brazil, and plays in the Turkish League for the Fenerbahce Beko.
He also holds an experience of playing in the NBA, and has represented Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, and Cleveland Cavaliers over the years.
In the NBA, Raul Neto was rendering his service as a third point guard, and often acting as a solid backup for the team. He exhibits great ball handling skills and knows his role in the offensive end. Last season, the guard was with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and played a total of 48 games with only a limited time on the court. In an average playing time of 11 minutes, he posted 3.3 ppg, and 1.6 APG for the team.
With eight years of NBA experience under his belt, he will join the Fenerbahce Beko squad this season. He is on a one year deal with the team with a player option in the next season. Neto has strengthened the team’s backcourt along with the strong centers' Nate Sestina, Gorgeous Papagiannis, and Sertac Sanli.
Raul Neto’s Height
The Brazilian player and the Fenerbahce Beko guard is listed at 6 feet 3 inches or 1.91m tall and weighs around 180 lb or 82 kg. Neto is good in the pick-and-roll position, and his lean body frame helps him to be quick when on the ball. Additionally, his fast lateral speed and quick hands help him on the defensive side.
Neto has been a regular selection for the Brazilian team, his name was first inducted into the Brazilian Senior Team roster when he was just 18, hence was the youngest player on the team during the 2010 FIBA Basketball World Cup. After that, he showed up at the 2012 Olympics in London, 2013 FIBA AmeriCup in Venezuela, and 2016 Olympics in Brazil.
In the 2014 World Cup of Spain, a powerful performance was seen from the guard. In the game against Argentina in the second round of the competition, he displayed a 21 points gameplay.
FAQs
A. The Brazilian player has a wingspan of 6 ‘2’’. His leaping abilities are limited and that is where his game lacks.
A. Brazilian guard Raul Neto was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil on 19 May 1992. This year, he turned 31.
A. In the 2022 free agency, Cleveland Cavaliers rewarded the guard with a one year deal of worth up to $ 2.4 million thus, he makes an average salary of $2.4 million in the 2023 season.
A. Yes, the guard's name is also listed in the preliminary roster list, and has also appeared in many tune-up matches for the team.
A. Raul Neto married his long time girlfriend Janae Togni Neto in 2021 summer of 2021. They both have been dating since their college days.
