Title: Boston Celtics Rookie Hugo González Makes NBA History with Jaw-Dropping Hand Size at Draft Combine — Second Only to 7’6” Tacko Fall
Chicago, IL – NBA Draft Combine 2025
In what scouts are calling one of the most shocking measurements in recent NBA Draft Combine history, Boston Celtics rookie Hugo González, the 6-foot-6 guard-forward hybrid out of Spain, has officially recorded the second-largest hand measurement in NBA Combine history — trailing only former giant Tacko Fall, who stood at 7’6”.
González’s hand span measured an astonishing 11.25 inches, with a hand length of 10.5 inches, numbers almost unheard of for a player not in the 7-foot range. For reference, NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard — often praised for his massive mitts — has a hand span of 11 inches. González has surpassed that.
“Like Catcher’s Mitts Attached to Jet Engines”
Those who’ve seen González in action say his hands have already impacted games in subtle but devastating ways. Whether it’s palming the ball effortlessly on one-handed fakes, stripping defenders clean with swipes, or absorbing contact mid-air and still controlling the ball with one hand, the Spaniard’s grip strength and dexterity defy physics.
Scouting director Marcus Thorpe, who attended all three of González’s Combine scrimmages, was stunned:
> “He was controlling rebounds over centers and wings like they were tennis balls. It’s one of the most unique anatomical advantages we’ve seen in decades — and he’s only 6’6. You can’t teach this.”
A Sleeper No More
Drafted 18th overall by the Celtics, González was considered a potential late-lottery steal. His fluid athleticism, advanced defensive instincts, and high basketball IQ made him a fan favorite during the EuroLeague season with Real Madrid. But his hand measurements have added a whole new layer to his already-intriguing profile.
In one drill, González palmed a basketball mid-sprint and executed a 360 windmill dunk that stopped the gym cold.
Another clip, now viral, shows him blocking a jumper with his fingers — not his palm — and then catching the deflected ball one-handed in midair.
Comparisons Begin: Kawhi? MJ? Giannis?
Analysts have begun whispering the names of NBA elites whose physical traits gave them similar impact: Kawhi Leonard, Michael Jordan, and Giannis Antetokounmpo all boasted enormous hands that changed how they passed, dribbled, and defended.
However, González’s blend of perimeter skills and elite hand size is virtually unprecedented in his size category.
Coach Joe Mazzulla, who oversaw González’s first pre-summer league camp, called him “a science experiment gone right.”
> “He’s got the hands of a center, the feet of a point guard, and the calm of a ten-year vet. We’ve never had a rookie like this.”
Celtics Fans Dreaming Big
With Boston already boasting a championship-caliber roster, González may not be expected to lead immediately. But fans and insiders alike are buzzing about his potential long-term fit as a defensive anchor, secondary playmaker, and transition nightmare.
Celtics legend Paul Pierce tweeted:
> “This kid Hugo might be the biggest sleeper of the draft. Those hands are gonna be a problem all year long. Mark my words.”
Final Word
In a combine filled with breakout wings and vertical leaps, it’s a measurement — not a dunk — that’s making the biggest noise. Hugo González didn’t just show up. He left his literal handprint on the NBA’s future.
Fictional Note: This article is a work of factual fiction. Hugo González is not currently an NBA player, and this measurement is fictional, crafted for entertainment and storytelling purposes.
