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Hugo Gonzalez on similarities between Real Madrid, Boston Celtics
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Real recognize real, as the saying goes – or in this case, Real Madrid (player) recognizes the Boston Celtics. In an interview touching on a number of aspects of rookie Celtics forward Hugo Gonzalez making the leap to the NBA with Boston after leaving his home in the EuroLeague, Gonzalez had high praise for both the teams he's played for.
"I think I've maybe said it before, that it's a little like the feeling I had when I was in Madrid," said the Spaniard (translation ours) on how he has felt since arriving to play for the Celtics fresh off the heels of winning a title with Real Madrid. "The Boston Celtics are more or less the same."
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"You feel the weight of the history of the jersey, and you know you're representing more than an NBA franchise, which is the winningest franchise in history, right?" said the Madrid native.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Hugo Gonzalez #28 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the second half of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)
Playing with his former club since he was just 13 years old, the move has not been as big a disruption as some might have thought, especially considering the two teams' rich, parallel history.
"I think that, besides feeling it as a privilege, feeling that I'm able to do what I want, which is play basketball, you also probably feel a bit of the responsibility that comes with the Celtics jersey," added Gonzalez in something of an understatement.
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