ESPN’s Bold Celtics Prediction Has Mitchell Robinson, Neemias Queta Producing Like an All-Star – USFTB

October 20, 2026 1 Min Read

The Boston Celtics will be thrilled if this comes true.

Ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, ESPN released new Power Rankings for all 30 teams. Included in the publication’s rankings is a bold prediction for each team.

For the Celtics, ESPN has high expectations for Mitchell Robinson and Neemias Queta.

“Bold prediction: Robinson and Queta combine to produce the value of a top-five center,” ESPN’s Zach Kram wrote.

“Advanced stats adore both Robinson and Queta, who score efficiently, play stalwart defense and do all the little things — such as grab offensive rebounds and set sturdy screens — that make them stand out in player value metrics.

“Neither player is an All-Star on his own, but their partnership could produce All-Star-caliber value in Mazzulla’s system.”

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Robinson joins the Celtics after spending the first eight seasons of his NBA career with the New York Knicks. He averaged 5.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game last season, establishing himself as one of the NBA’s premier offensive rebounders.

Robinson also played a key role off the bench in New York’s championship run last season.

Queta is coming off a breakout season with the Celtics. He averaged 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game while starting 75 of his 76 regular-season appearances.

Based on what Celtics legend Isaiah Thomas recently said, we should expect Queta to make another leap this season.

Neither Robinson nor Queta is expected to become an All-Star individually, but ESPN believes their partnership could deliver All-Star-caliber value.