Hugo Gonzalez has no plans to move to the G-League

« I didn’t think about that, no. » In a few wordsJoe Mazzula dismisses the idea he and his staff should send Hugo Gonzalez with the Maine Celtics, a G-League team affiliated with the first team, to develop. This question may have arisen internally given the evolution of his playing time.

The 28th pick of the last draft is mobilized regularly, but in short bursts. After starting once, the winger has played an average of 12 minutes since the start of the season. And even three minutes less if we take only his last four outings, for a logically minimal return.

« He came into the season with an open mind, through training camp and the preseason, and I think he’s proven, through his work ethic, his maturity, but most importantly through his defensive instincts, that he can play at this level. And that’s why I think it’s more valuable now than anything else », Develops his coach.

The latter assures that the Celtics intend to evaluate the situation “ gradually », therefore not ruling anything out in the long term. ” But he has proven that he can play and impact wins. Now he has to improve to keep working », asks the local technician.

Example Jaylen Brown

If you have doubts about his use during the first year, the Spaniard can always refer to Jaylen Brown. Drafted much higher than he was – the third pick in 2016 – he needed time to settle into the rotation.

« Don’t worry about how many minutes you play or not. All in all, when we look back at my rookie season, nobody really pays attention. I had about 20 goals in my first season and was the third pick. So it doesn’t matter. What matters is how much progress you make », thus puts Jaylen Brown in perspective, exaggerating the number of matches in which he was not mobilized at that time. He played 78 matches, including 20 as a starter.

So much pep talk for Hugo Gonzalez sticking to his team’s plan.

« We have a lot of people who think and know what is best for each player. Whatever they have planned for me, I will be happy because I know they want the best for me, today as a player and in the future. So, whatever they have planned for me, I will be ready », he finishes.

How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.