Clint Capela
Clint N'Dumba Capela (born May 18, 1994) is a Swiss professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Known for his rebounding and shot-blocking abilities, he was selected with the 25th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets. He is the highest-earning team athlete in Switzerland's history.
Capela with the Houston Rockets in 2019 | |
| No. 15 – Atlanta Hawks | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 18, 1994 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 256 lb (116 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | INSEP (Paris, France) |
| NBA draft | 2014: 1st round, 25th overall pick |
| Selected by the Houston Rockets | |
| Playing career | 2012–present |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2014 | Élan Chalon |
| 2014–2020 | Houston Rockets |
| 2014–2015 | →Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2020–present | Atlanta Hawks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Capela began his professional career in 2012 with Élan Chalon of the LNB Pro A, where he played for two seasons and was honored as both the Pro A Best Young Player and Most Improved Player before declaring for the NBA draft in 2014. His breakout season came in 2016-2017 with the Rockets, as he saw a substantial increase in his role as a center and a key defensive player. He achieved the league's highest field goal percentage during the 2017-18 season and has remained among the top players in rebounds and blocks, leading the NBA in rebounding during the 2021-22 season. He has represented the Swiss national team.