Boston Celtics No. 28 pick Hugo Gonzalez recorded the 2nd longest hand measurement in NBA Draft Combine history with a hand length of 10.25 

Hugo González, recently selected 28th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2025 NBA Draft, made waves at the NBA Draft Combine by posting a 10.25‑inch hand length – the second-longest in Combine history and the longest of any prospect this year

• Control & ballhandling: Larger hands often translate to better grip and ball control—think of elite finishers like Kawhi Leonard (9.75″ length, 11.25″ width) and Michael Jordan (basketnews.com).
• Finishing ability: Players with big mitts can more easily palm and maneuver the ball around defenders at the rim.
• Defensive strength: Bigger hands help in deflecting passes, contesting shots, and stealing the ball.

• The only player ever to surpass González in hand length at a Combine is Tacko Fall, at 10.5″ (basketballsphere.com).
  • Fall’s extraordinary measurements (height, wingspan, reach, and hand length) have unique defenders in previous Combine history (NBC Sports).
• Others in the top tier include:
  • Dexter Pittman – 10.25″ hand length (Give Me Sport).
  • A group (Robert Upshaw, Isaac Haas, Jaren Jackson Jr.) with 10.0″ hand length

This places González alongside some of the most physically dominant players the Combine has

• • Hugo González: 10.25″
  • Tacko Fall: 10.5″
  • Kawhi Leonard: 9.75″
• • González: approximately 9″
  • Kawhi Leonard: 11.25″ width

Notably, González’s length surpasses NBA stars like Leonard, and while his width is a bit less, his size remains rare and impac

1. Finishing at the rim: His hand size gives him a clear advantage as a slasher or finisher, allowing easier control in traffic and better use of the rim.
2. Ball security: Bigger hands reduce turnover risk and enhance handling, especially in tight defenses.
3. Defensive playmaking: He should be able to rack up deflections, steals, and clean rebounds more naturally.
4. Scouting intrigue: Reports from insiders like Taylor Snow highlight how unusual this measurement is—and how it could reflect untapped upside

With the Celtics known for maximizing player traits (e.g., wingspan, court intelligence, two‑way versatility), González’s physical tools align well with their historic identity. His massive hands, added to his Real Madrid pedigree and two‑way guard/wing capabilities, make him an intriguing developmental piece.

Hugo González’s 10.25-inch hands are more than just statistics—they’re a signal of potential. Tying him to legends and record-setters, they underpin what fans and scouts saw: an explosive, long-armed, high-ceiling guard/wing. If he translates that physical advantage into real on-court performance, Boston may have landed more than just a long-armed prospect—they may have secured a high-impact playmaker.