It Boston Celtics made the first election of the NBA project of 2025 and Selected Hugo González in the first round at number 28 Wednesday night.
6 -foot wing 6 out of Spain will be taken to Boston by Celtics instead of being a draft, A fountain told Jonathan Givony de Espn. González promised 3.1 points and 1.7 rebounds on the bench with Real Madrid last season.
This is what those around the NBA about the first and only selection of the Celtics in the first round say, as well as the notes that are given.
Intense, hard and physical wing that plays with maximum effort. It attacks the basket well, but it will have to improve significantly beyond the bow.
Grade: C
Gonzalez had a great reputation in the system of Real Madrid. It is a large wing with a solid size and a high, defensive engine, especially on the ball. Defense is the intrigue here, as its best offense is in transition. The shooting is swing skill – fired only 29% last year. Boston fires many threads, so you will have to show an improvement there to really stay with the Celtics.
Degree: B-
The Celtics now have a track in front. Jayson Tatum Achilles’ tears launched a cloud of uncertainty during his 2025-26 campaign, and later led to the costs of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis.
Without so much pressure on the shoulders, they only took one of the most intriguing draft development projects in Hugo González.
Because the land time was difficult for him in Spain, there are elements of a mystery box at stake here. Their physical and motive tools should be translated into the NBA, but there are questions about what kind of shooter and shooting creator.
He plays strong enough that he is tempting to bet on him, but if he is a non-poter that does not make a space, this will make him much harder to navigate the NBA.
Degree: C+
It adapts very well to the culture of the Celtics. He plays strong, but he is more than a strong defender and defender. It is a large engine wing with large defensive tools and a style of reduction of offense. If their jumper and handle develop, it could be a two -way bidirectional headline, although it did not have much playing abroad.
Degree: A
Gonzalez saw his stock fall throughout the year after failing to achieve a constant play time at Real Madrid, but a year ago he was considered the best international player in this class. Its engine is elite, as is its versatility in the defensive end. This is a strong purchase bet for a team of Celtics who seeks value in affordable contracts.
Degree: A-
Veania in itself:
His quick reaction to what is happening around him is impressive in defense and I think he can play at this end of the track at the NBA level. Ultimately, it will be filmed. Can Gonzalez become a NBA shooter? This is the skill of swing here, as it is for many teenagers, as they go to the highest level of competition. Given his work ethic and his desire to be trained, you want to buy it. A record is not enough. I like a later selection in the first round because, if the shooting occurs, it is almost certain that it will be useful as a rotation wing.
John Hollinger:
Gonzalez is not good enough, but he is a hard defender and another athlete in the wing position with a strong frame. If you can find out the shooting and become a reliable offensive collaborator, you have the opportunity to help the Celtics after Boston’s “Gap Year”.