Celtics trust the 19-year-old to defend and learn fast
Boston’s only rookie, Hugo Gonzalez, is earning Joe Mazzulla’s praise by guarding stars like Brunson and Maxey as if defence were a caffeine flavour. The 6’6” Spaniard plays with all-out hustle, proving every loose ball might as well have his name on it.
He’s averaging 12.4 minutes and hitting 45.2% from the field, showing promise on both ends. As Jaylen Brown says, Hugo just has to stay ready—because in Boston, benches move faster than Tatum’s spin move.
