Hugo González
Hugo González Peña was born on February 5, 2006, in Madrid, Spain. Standing at 1.98 m tall and weighing 91 kg, he plays as a point guard-shooting guard for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA). González began his basketball journey at a local academy in San Agustín del Guadalix, where he played for three years before joining Real Madrid’s youth team at nine years old. He quickly advanced through their ranks, eventually becoming part of the junior team and the reserve team in the Liga EBA during the 2022-23 season. His dedication and skill led him to be selected by the Boston Celtics in the first round as the 28th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. He has been playing professionally since 2022. In 2025, he joined the Boston Celtics, marking his NBA debut at 19 years old. González expressed that playing for the Celtics is a significant responsibility, acknowledging the team’s rich history and tradition. He sees it as a dream come true, playing alongside the best basketball players in the world. Recent news highlights his significant advancements since the Summer League, with the Celtics praising his ability to quickly apply learned lessons, which bodes well for his rookie year and NBA career. Before his NBA debut, he achieved considerable success, including being a two-time ACB League champion in 2024 and 2025, and was named to the All-Liga ACB Young Players Team in 2025.
