The Boston Celtics bet on the value of professional experience when they selected former Real Madrid wing Hugo Gonzalez at No. 28 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. Gonzalez was named to the 2024-25 All-Liga ACB Young Players Team, and made his Real Madrid debut at just 16 years of age.
With uncertainty nevertheless persisting in regard to the immediate value he'd be able to provide to a team in need of depth, however, it was unclear if he could contribute as a rookie. Turns out, he can.
Gonzalez has appeared in 26 of the Celtics' 31 games this season, playing an average of 14.