Hugo González, getting closer to winning a spot in the Boston Celtics rotation

Diego Jiménez Rubio | Fri, 07/18/2025 - 15:01

Hugo González, rotation in Boston Celtics. Photo: gettyimages.

The good words about him are being reaffirmed with deeds. Hugo González landed in the NBA amid great anticipation generated by the Boston Celtics, who introduced the young Spaniard as a player ideal for the franchise culture and in whom they had high expectations. His performance in the Summer League is exceeding them.

Competitive culture, game knowledge, huge potential to develop, and impeccable work ethic. Those were the credentials of Hugo González to be drafted by the Boston Celtics, and even the most skeptical are having to surrender to the evidence when they see the Spanish player in the Summer League. There is still one game to be played, but the truth is that his performance is more than noteworthy. He is doing everything on the court, bringing great defensive energy and finding ways to make an impact on offense.

Matt Reynolds on Hugo Gonzalez:

"Because of his work ethic, he's gonna get better at all those things." pic.twitter.com/Y3WTgS3j9J
— Bobby Krivitsky (@BobbyKrivitsky) July 18, 2025

None of this has gone unnoticed by the culture of the Boston Celtics, with a considerable number of basketball influencers around them who, not being familiar with Hugo González from his time in Europe, are pleasantly surprised by the Spaniard. He will have to fight for a leading role in the rotation with Jordan Walsh, but everything indicates he could be chosen to play a very valuable 3&D role around which to continue developing.

Hugo González's performance against the Lakers ☘️🇪🇸

13 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block. Another game for the young player from the @Celtics in the #NBA2KSummerLeague.

🎞️👇The best, in less than a minute pic.twitter.com/rNX5j8eoGB
— NBASpain (@NBAspain) July 18, 2025