Reacting to the Boston Celtics drafting forward Hugo Gonzalez
But his youth and rawness are both the attraction and concern, as the native of Madrid, Spain has yet to develop any bona fide NBA-level skills -- but also oozes potential with his raw athleticism and energetic play. Did the Celtics potentially strike gold with this pick late in the first round, or chain themselves to guaranteed salary with a player they will not likely have a ton of time to develop?
the hosts of the CLNS Media "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, put together a clip talking over the selection for the Celtics. Check it out below!
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