The Celtics have drafted Spanish guard/forward Hugo Gonzalez with the 28th pick in the 2025 NBA draft.
A source tells Jonathan Givony of ESPN that Boston intends to keep the pick and plans to have Gonzalez on the roster in 2025/26 (Twitter link).
Gonzalez, 19, had a limited role off the bench in 2024/25 with Real Madrid, which competes in both the EuroLeague and Liga ACB. In 29 domestic appearances, he averaged 5.2 points and 2.5 rebounds in 14.2 minutes per game, with a shooting slash line of .444/.271/.773.
While the 6’6″ wing has a strong frame and showed brief flashes of lottery-type upside, he was hamstrung by his lack of playing time and erratic shooting, per Givony.
Gonzalez’s offensive calling card is in transition where he’s an aggressive scorer, according to Givony, who says the teenager’s main strengths at this point are his NBA-ready body and versatility on defense.
More to come…