Hugo González

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In just his first NBA season, González established himself as one of the league's most impactful young defenders. He ranked in the 97th percentile among wings in limiting opponent shooting and in the 98th percentile for rim protection. His 2.2 win shares as a rookie are impressive for a late-first-round pick. He has already drawn comparisons to elite 3-and-D wings for his combination of size, shooting, and defensive instincts. Celtics fans and analysts alike see him as a key piece of the team's future.

AwardsGonzález has won two Liga ACB championships with Real Madrid (2024, 2025) and was named to the All-Liga ACB Young Players Team in 2025. Internationally, he earned silver medals at the 2022 FIBA U17 World Cup and the 2023 FIBA U18 European Championship. He has not yet won any NBA individual awards.

Records & Feats

Highest defensive rim protection percentile among rookie wings (2025-26)

Career Milestone·2026

González ranked in the 98th percentile among NBA wings for defensive rim protection in his rookie season, with opponents shooting 10.7% below expected at the rim when he was the primary defender.