Raul “Raulzinho” Togni Neto is a Brazilian basketball player who last played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2022/23 season in the NBA. He has also played for the Utah Jazz, Philadelphia 76ers and the Washington Wizards. In 435 NBA games, Neto has averaged 5.7 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. He has shot 45.8% from the field, including 36.1% from 3-point range.
Neto was born on May 19, 1992 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and played professionally in Brazil and Spain before joining the NBA. He is also an integral part of Brazil’s national team and has represented the senior team since 2010.
In August 2023, Neto signed with EuroLeague club Fenerbahce Beko on a one-year deal. However, after suffering a season-ending injury at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, he was released by the club on September 1, 2023.
Raul Neto Team Brazil
Raul Neto plays for Brazil and led his country to a runner-up finish at the 2010 FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship. He next played at the 2010 FIBA World Championship, where he was the youngest player in Brazil’s senior squad.
Neto has also played for Brazil at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, the 2013 FIBA AmeriCup in Spain and the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. He also competed in the 2014 FIBA South American Championship in Venezuela and helped team Brazil win a bronze medal. He again joined team Brazil for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is also part of the team for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Raul Neto NBA Career
Neto has played for four NBA teams till date — Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Some of his best NBA performances have been listed below:
May 6, 2021
Raul Neto scored a career-high 25 points and helped the Washington Wizards beat Toronto Raptors 131-129.
April 10, 2021
Raul Neto scored 24 points for the Wizards in a 134-106 defeat against the Phoenix Suns.
February 25, 2022
Raul Neto scored 22 points for the Wizards in a 157-154 defeat against the San Antonio Spurs.
February 10, 2022
Raul Neto scored 21 points and helped the Wizards defeat the Brooklyn Nets 113-112.
January 28, 2020
Raul Neto scored 19 points for the Philadelphia 76ers, as his team defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-104.
FAQs
A. Raul Neto is 31 years old.
A. Raul Neto is from Brazil.
A. In August 2023, Neto signed with Turkish club Fenerbahce Beko on a one-year deal. However, after suffering a season-ending injury at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, he was released by the club on September 1, 2023.
A. Raul Neto plays at the point guard position.
A. Yes, Raul Neto represented team Brazil in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
