In this Portuguese name, the second or paternal family name is Togni. "Neto" is a generational suffix meaning "grandson", which is used for someone whose name is the same as their father and grandfather, like "III" in English.
After averaging 12.6 points and 2.2 assists per game as a sixth man for Minas in 2010–11, Neto signed with Lagun Aro GBC of Spain for the 2011–12 season. After averaging 8.5 points and 2.9 assists per game during the 2012–13 season with Lagun Aro GBC, Neto was selected with the 47th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He was later traded to the Utah Jazz on draft night.[2] However, he did not join the Jazz and instead returned to Lagun Aro GBC for the 2013–14 season.[3]
Murcia (2014–2015)
On August 1, 2014, Neto signed a three-year deal with UCAM Murcia.[4] He parted ways with the club following the 2014–15 season in order to sign in the NBA.[5]
Utah Jazz (2015–2019)
On July 9, 2015, Neto signed with the Utah Jazz.[6] He made his debut for the Jazz in the team's season opener against the Detroit Pistons on October 28, 2015, recording 8 points and 3 assists as a starter in a 92–87 loss.[7] On January 27, 2016, Neto was selected to the 2016Rising Stars Challenge as a member of the World Team.[8] On February 19, 2016, he scored a season-high 15 points in a 111–93 win over the Boston Celtics.[9] On January 9, 2017, he spent a day with the Salt Lake City Stars, Utah's D-League affiliate.[10][11] He was reassigned to Salt Lake City on January 11, 2017,[12] and then recalled the next day.[13] He played 9 of 11 matches of the Jazz during the playoffs. On July 6, 2018, Neto re-signed with the Jazz.[14] On July 2, 2019, Neto was waived by the Jazz due to the Mike Conley trade with Grizzlies.
On November 22, 2020, Neto signed with the Washington Wizards.[17] As a member of the 2020-2021 Wizards, Neto appeared in 5 playoff games and started in 3.[18]
Cleveland Cavaliers (2022–2023)
On July 8, 2022, Neto signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a one-year, $2,463,490 contract.[19]
Fenerbahçe (2023)
On August 5, 2023, Neto signed a one-year deal with Fenerbahçe Beko.[20][21] However, he never played for the team, because on August 26 he suffered a knee injury playing for the Brazilian national basketball team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which kept him out of action for almost a year. On July 8, 2024, during an interview, Neto revealed that Fenerbahçe terminated his contract after the injury and never officially communicated their decision.[22]
Esporte Clube Pinheiros Sao Paolo (2024)
On October 15, 2024, Neto returned to Brazil as he signed a contract with Pinheiros Basquete.[23]
FC Barcelona (2024-present)
Neto was announced as a new FC Barcelona player on November 24, 2024, signing a contract for the remainder of the season. The Barcelona board chose Neto after the season-ending injury suffered by point guardNicolás Laprovíttola had left a vacant spot in the roster.[24]
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