Real Madrid’s mandate will help Hugo Gonzalez to make a transition Smooth Celtics – NBC Sports Boston

Playing in a team that faces high expectations is not new for the choice of Boston Celtics Hugo Gonzalez’s first round.

The 19 -year -old striker played for the Spanish power of Real Madrid in the last three seasons. Whether it’s basketball or football, Real Madrid should always be a flagship team and contend for titles. The seasons that end without trophies are considered a real disappointment.

Playing Boston is similar. Expectations, especially for Celtics, are always quite high. It is an environment that not all players manage well.

But for Gonzalez, it is confident that his experience in a situation full of pressure in Real Madrid will help him make a regular transition to the NBA.

“The most winning franchising throughout the NBA and this is a privilege of being part – a franchise like this,” Gonzalez told journalists on Tuesday after his introductory press conference.

“It is more or less similar to what I was used to Real Madrid. They were also the most winning club in Europe, so having that type of transition and similarities and everything is something that will be easier.”

Gonzalez also added: “For me, playing for Madrid Academy since I was 10 years old (years), I was almost like playing for a team in which winning was a must every year, winning every title.

“So (I am) rather used to the success of the team. It is the first and the main thing for the whole season. It is nothing I have to learn. It is something I have already achieved in my DNA.”

Gonzalez scored on average 5.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game for Real Madrid last season. He is also a good defensive player and plays with a lot of athleticism. It remains to be seen what kind of role to Gonzalez will play like Rookie, but there is a lot to appreciate for his skill set.

And perhaps, above all, it is unlikely that it is frightened by the brilliant lights to play Boston for the 18 times world champions.