The Boston Celtics selected forward Hugo González with the 28th pick in the first round of the NBA Draft Wednesday night.González is a 6-foot-6, 19-year-old forward who spent the last three years playing professionally for Real Madrid.Brad Stevens said González is young and has areas where he can improve, but he competes at a high level.The first round pick is the Celtics’ latest move during an active off-season. Earlier this week, Boston traded Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.”The biggest thing is there clearly is a need to prioritize regaining our flexibility,” Stevens said. “Our owners, old and new, are committed to spending. There’s a lot of things that go into these moves and a lot of things that are really important.”Stevens said going into free agency, their priorities are to bring Al Horford and Luke Kornet back. The Dallas Mavericks held the first overall pick in the draft and selected Duke Blue Devils forward and Maine native Cooper Flagg. Round 2 of the NBA draft is Thursday night.
KINGS COUNTY, N.Y. —
The Boston Celtics selected forward Hugo González with the 28th pick in the first round of the NBA Draft Wednesday night.
González is a 6-foot-6, 19-year-old forward who spent the last three years playing professionally for Real Madrid.
Brad Stevens said González is young and has areas where he can improve, but he competes at a high level.
The first round pick is the Celtics’ latest move during an active off-season. Earlier this week, Boston traded Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.
“The biggest thing is there clearly is a need to prioritize regaining our flexibility,” Stevens said. “Our owners, old and new, are committed to spending. There’s a lot of things that go into these moves and a lot of things that are really important.”
Stevens said going into free agency, their priorities are to bring Al Horford and Luke Kornet back.
The Dallas Mavericks held the first overall pick in the draft and selected Duke Blue Devils forward and Maine native Cooper Flagg.
Round 2 of the NBA draft is Thursday night.