Celtics Select Hugo González at 2025 NBA Draft
Boston, MA – In a strategic move during the 2025 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics selected 6-foot-6 Spanish wing Hugo González with the 28th overall pick. The team has confirmed plans to bring González to Boston rather than stash him overseas, enabling him to develop directly within the NBA environment.
González spent the past season with Real Madrid, averaging 3.1 points and 1.7 rebounds in a limited role. His potential has garnered mixed reviews; analysts have highlighted his physical attributes and defensive capabilities but expressed concerns about his shooting consistency. Notably, he recorded only a 29% shooting rate from beyond the arc last season, raising questions on his fit within Boston’s three-point heavy offensive system.
New York Post describes González as an "intense, hard-nosed" player with substantial defensive upside, while CBS Sports emphasizes his intriguing transition game but notes the pressing need for improvement in shooting. Bleacher Report adds that with recent changes in the Celtics roster, including the exits of veterans Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis, the pressure is off, providing González the opportunity to develop as a project player.
Yahoo Sports complements his work ethic and potential to fit into the Celtics’ culture, suggesting he could evolve into a versatile two-way starter if he enhances his shooting skills. Sports Illustrated views this pick as a ‘buy-low’ opportunity for the Celtics, praising González’s elite motor and defensive versatility as a strong foundation for growth.
While analysts vary in grading the pick—from C+ to A—many emphasize that the path to success for González hinges on his development as a shooter. If he can make those strides, the Celtics might have secured a valuable asset in the 2025 draft.
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