Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez slips in second season after rookie promise
The gist
Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez started three straight games but is down in minutes, points and shooting this season.
The 19-year-old Spanish wing's sophomore slump tests Boston's loaded wing rotation.
How it unfolded
- Oct 24, 2025Gonzalez made his NBA debut at Madison Square Garden in Boston's 105-95 loss to the New York Knicks.
- Mar 2, 2026He posted 18 points, 16 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks over 35 minutes in the Celtics' 108-81 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Sep 7, 2026In his rookie campaign he averaged 3.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game, shooting 47.6 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from three.
Key terms
- wing
- In basketball, the forwards and center, who play near the basket and are often called the frontcourt.
- sophomore slump
- A second-year player or student who fails to meet the high standards set in their first year.
- three-point accuracy
- A basketball shot made from beyond the three-point line, worth three points.
Source: Wikipedia