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Neto with the Washington Wizards in 2022
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| Born | 19 May 1992 São Paulo, Brazil |
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| Nationality | Brazilian / Italian | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| NBA Draft | 2013 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2008–present | |||||||||||||
| League | Liga ACB | |||||||||||||
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| 2008–2011 | Minas Tênis Clube | |||||||||||||
| 2011–2014 | Gipuzkoa | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Murcia | |||||||||||||
| 2015–2019 | Utah Jazz | |||||||||||||
| 2017 | →Salt Lake City Stars | |||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Philadelphia 76ers | |||||||||||||
| 2020–2022 | Washington Wizards | |||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Cleveland Cavaliers | |||||||||||||
| 2024 | Pinheiros | |||||||||||||
| 2024–2025 | FC Barcelona | |||||||||||||
| 2025–present | San Pablo Burgos | |||||||||||||
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Raul "Raulzinho" Togni Neto is a professional basketball player from Brazil. He was born on May 19, 1992. Raulzinho plays as a Point guard for San Pablo Burgos in Spain's Liga ACB. He also plays for the senior men's Brazilian national basketball team. Raulzinho has an Italian passport too.
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Raul Neto's Basketball Journey
Raul Neto started his professional basketball career in 2008. He has played for many teams in Brazil, Spain, and the NBA in the United States.
Early Career in Brazil (2008–2011)
Raul Neto began playing professionally in 2008. His first team was Minas Tênis Clube in Brazil. He played there for three seasons. In 2010, he was chosen to represent the World Team at the Nike Hoop Summit. This event brings together top young basketball players from around the globe.
Playing in Spain (2011–2015)
After playing well in Brazil, Raul Neto moved to Spain in 2011. He joined Lagun Aro GBC, which is now known as Gipuzkoa Basket. He played there for three seasons.
In 2013, the Atlanta Hawks picked him in the 2013 NBA draft. He was the 47th player chosen overall. Right after the draft, he was traded to the Utah Jazz. However, he decided to stay in Spain for another year with Gipuzkoa.
In 2014, Raul Neto signed with UCAM Murcia, another Spanish team. He played one season there before deciding to move to the NBA.
Time in the NBA (2015–2023)
Raul Neto spent several years playing in the NBA. He played for four different teams during his time in the league.
Utah Jazz (2015–2019)
Raul Neto joined the Utah Jazz in 2015. He started his first game for the Jazz on October 28, 2015. In 2016, he was chosen for the Rising Stars Challenge. This game features the best young players in the NBA. He scored a career-high 15 points in a game against the Boston Celtics. He also spent some time playing for the Salt Lake City Stars, which is the Jazz's minor league team. After four seasons, the Jazz traded him in 2019.
Philadelphia 76ers (2019–2020)
In July 2019, Raul Neto signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. He played one season with this team.
Washington Wizards (2020–2022)
Raul Neto joined the Washington Wizards in November 2020. He played two seasons for the Wizards. During his time there, he played in five playoff games.
Cleveland Cavaliers (2022–2023)
In July 2022, Raul Neto signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played one season for the Cavaliers.
Recent Career (2023–Present)
After his time in the NBA, Raul Neto returned to playing in Europe and Brazil.
Injury and Return to Brazil (2023–2024)
In August 2023, Raul Neto signed with Fenerbahçe Beko in Turkey. However, he suffered a serious knee injury while playing for the Brazilian national basketball team. This injury kept him from playing for almost a year. His contract with Fenerbahçe was ended because of the injury.
In October 2024, Raul Neto returned to Brazil. He signed a contract with Pinheiros Basquete.
FC Barcelona (2024–2025)
In November 2024, Raul Neto became a player for FC Barcelona Bàsquet in Spain. He joined the team because another player, Nicolás Laprovíttola, was injured. However, Raul Neto also faced injuries during his time at Barcelona. He had an adductor injury and then a hamstring injury. Because of these injuries, his contract with Barcelona ended in January 2025. He only played in two games for the team.
San Pablo Burgos (2025–Present)
In July 2025, Raul Neto was announced as a new player for San Pablo Burgos. This is a Spanish team in the Liga ACB, where he plays today.
Playing for Brazil
Raul Neto has been an important player for the Brazilian national basketball team. He first gained attention in 2010 when he helped the Brazil under-18 team finish second in a big championship. He was the youngest player on the senior national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship.
He has represented Brazil in major international tournaments. These include the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2016 Summer Olympics. He also played in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. In that tournament, he had a great game against Argentina, scoring 21 points to help Brazil win.
See also
In Spanish: Raulzinho Neto para niños
