The Boston Celtics have selected Spanish small forward Hugo Gonzalez with the No. 28 overall pick of the draft. Gonzalez, a 19-year-old wing standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing in at 207 lbs., last played for Real Madrid in the EuroLeague and Liga ACB in 2024-25.

The bouncy, athletic swingman put up just 3.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 10.7 minutes per game while shooting 28.4% from beyond the arc, 40.8% from the floor overall, and 75.8% from the free throw line. That might scare Celtics fans for a first round selection, but Gonzalez is one of the best athletes in the draft, and has a motor to match his bounce.

Boston is never afraid to develop the shot of their young players, so this upside swing could be a brilliant gamble for the Celtics.

It also might frustrate fans of the team that some popular big men are still on the board, but they may yet be there for Boston when they select tomorrow night in the second round at No. 32 overall.

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