Overview
- Gonzalez produced an eye‑catching Las Vegas run highlighted by a 24‑point, 10‑rebound, 5‑assist game and roughly 18/8/5 averages across three Summer League appearances.
- Celtics Summer League coach Amile Jefferson praised Gonzalez’s size, mobility and ability to guard multiple positions, calling him “a pro” and noting clear offseason physical progress.
- Boston’s front office behavior and media reports suggest the team values Gonzalez as a protected asset, with earlier trade discussions for Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly failing in part because the Celtics resisted including him.
- Gonzalez’s rookie regular‑season role was limited (74 games, three starts, 3.9 points and 3.3 rebounds per game), so the key question is whether he can translate his small Summer League sample into consistent NBA minutes.
- Continued work with Spain’s national team gives Gonzalez added experience and raises the possibility of him competing for a spot on Spain’s roster for the 2028 Olympics, which would further accelerate his development.