After sitting out for the entirety of the Boston Celtics NBA season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers, 28th overall pick Hugo Gonzalez got his first chance

It did not take long for Celtics rookie Hugo Gonzalez to make an impression with his new team after his NBA regular season debut on Friday night. Joe Mazzulla gave the 19-year-old the starting nod in the Celtics’ 119-113 loss to the Pistons on Sunday, giving him the assignment of hounding All-Star Cade Cunningham and other Pistons ball handlers.

Fans of the Celtics have been clamoring for more playing time for rookie forward Gonzalez after seeing what a whirlwind the Madrid native can be.

The Boston Celtics made a decision ahead of their season opener on Wednesday that has caught the attention of many on social media.

Hugo Gonzalez didn’t have to wait long Friday for his NBA debut as the Celtics faced the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. C’s coach Joe Mazzulla called the rookie’s number midway through the first quarter.

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