Celtics select Real Madrid guard Hugo Gonzalez 28th overall in NBA Draft

Hugo Gonzalez played in the EuroLeague in 2024. (Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images)Trade rumors swirled regarding the Boston Celtics’ intentions in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. But Brad Stevens didn’t move up, staying at No. 28 overall and selecting guard Hugo Gonzalez out of the EuroLeague.

Gonzalez played for Real Madrid in 2024, the same team Luka Doncic and other high-profile stars developed before getting their shot in the NBA. Though Gonzalez doesn’t project as impactful as a player like Doncic, his experience playing in one of the toughest basketball leagues in the world could ease his NBA transition.

Gonzalez is 6-foot-6, 205 pounds. He has a similar profile to Austin Reeves…