Hugo Gonzálezwhich was selected by Boston in the first round of the NBA Draft of 2025signed his contract as New Celtics player after say goodbye to Real Madrid.
Hugo González, who was selected by Boston in the first round of the NBA Draft of 2025, signed his contract as the new Celtics player after saying goodbye to Real Madrid.
The young Spanish exterior of 1.98 m. and 19 years He stamped his signature with the proud green next to the Ukrainian Max Shulga and English Amari Williams before the watchful eye of Brad StevensPresident of Operations of the Massachusetts franchise.
Playing in the Real Madrid quarry since the age of 10 was almost like playing for a team where to win was essential every year to get each title. It's nothing to learn. It is something that I have already carried in the DNA
Hugo González, number 28 of Draft 2025, acknowledged in the YMCA of Huntington Avenue during his presentation with the Celtics that I have in Boston less than a day. I had dinner last night and today I got up at 6 in the morning for the change of schedule. But it is beautiful, I already like it. “
Hugo González, chosen in the 28th position of the NBA Draft by Boston Celtics
“Playing in the Real Madrid quarry since I was 10 years old was almost like playing for a team where to win was essential every year to get each title. So I am quite used to the team's success. It is the first and the most important thing of the whole season. It is nothing that has to learn. It is something that I have already carried in the DNA. So I think that will also help a franchise like the Celtics, and I hope that it is,” he shared the Madrid.
The Real Madrid Veterans Council to Hugo González to succeed in the NBA
Hugo González, who confirmed that as of July 10 he will play the Las Vegas summer league with the Celtics, he acknowledged that companions like Sergio Llull, Mario Hezonja, Facundo Campazzo and Serge Ibaka gave him useful advice for his jump to the NBA: “I have told me 'I know yourself. He plays as you know and you will be successful.”
Hugo González salary in the Boston Celtics: opts for a maximum contract of 14.2 million for four years
As number 28 of the Draft Hugo González Opt a maximum four -year contractonly the first two are guaranteed, In exchange for 14.2 million dollars (2,78 the first year, 2.92 the second, 3.1 in the third and 5.5 in the room).
Hugo González signs with the Celtics and meets Jayson Tatum
“It didn't seem real. It was a magical moment for me, of course. Being selected in the draft by the Celtics was a dream come true,” Hugo confessed.
Hugo González signs with the Celtics and meets Neemias Queta
The Spanish player, who debuted with 16 years in the first Real Madrid teamhe surprised in Boston recognizing that “Celtics is the most winning franchise of the entire NBA, and it is a privilege to be part of a franchise like this. It is more or less as it was used to Real Madrid, which is also the most winning club in Europe, so having that type of transition, similarities and all that will be something that will be easier.”
Brad Steven explained why the Celtics selected Hugo González: “Compete and is winner”
Brad Stevens explained, after selecting Hugo González in the NBA Draft, why the Celtics decided on the Spanish: “We have been seeing Hugo González for a long time. Obviously, he has been on everyone's radar, I think, for a long time. We continue his year with a large organization and team, Real Madrid, and I saw him closely in all the tournaments U18 and that kind of competitions … How it plays.
