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Boston Celtics Select Hugo González with 28th Pick in First Round of NBA Draft
- On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics used their first-round pick, number 28 overall, to draft 19-year-old Spanish forward Hugo Gonzalez.
- Gonzalez, a 6-foot-6 wing, played three seasons with Real Madrid in the EuroLeague and drew praise for his defensive versatility and intensity.
- Brad Stevens, the Celtics' president of basketball operations, praised Gonzalez's competitiveness and winning qualities, noting he cuts well and pursues the ball.
- Gonzalez averaged about 3.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 11 minutes per game, and coach Chus Mateo said in October 2024, "I'm certain of it" regarding his potential.
- The Celtics’ selection continues their trend of drafting defensively capable wings with potential amid offseason roster changes including trades and uncertainty for 2025-26.
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Celtics Urged to Target Kristaps Porzingis Replacement With 32nd Pick
The Boston Celtics selected Hug0 Gonzalez with the 28th pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday, June 25. They now head into the second day of the draft armed with the 32nd overall pick.On Tuesday, June 24, Brad Stevens traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a 3-team trade. With Luke Kornet and Al Horford both unrestricted free agents, it would make sense if Stevens targeted a big man. According to Jonathan …
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It must be difficult to be born in the family of Hugo González (Madrid, 2006) and escape from fate. If your parents have been both professional basketball players and get...
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