In an exclusive interview with Forbes, Hugo Gonzalez discusses playing for his favorite childhood team, Real Madrid, what drives him, and what he brings to the Celtics.

The Celtics' latest first-round pick is his own harshest critic, as he continues to hold himself to a higher standard as he adapts to a new league, game, and country.

Hugo Gonzalez put up solid numbers across the board in the Celtics' Summer League opener, except at the free-throw line.

The Boston Celtics used their first round pick in the 2025 NBA draft, No. 28 overall, on Hugo Gonzalez, a 6'6 wing from Spain who they hope can come in and impact the franchise right away while they wait for superstar Jayson Tatum to recover from his torn Achilles.

González, a 6-foot-6 wing, called it a “privilege” to be joining a franchise with a history as rich as Boston’s.

The 19-year-old Celtics rookie tallied 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists in his Summer League debut against the Grizzlies.