From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Clint Capela made an impact.
Clint Capela is a Swiss professional basketball player currently playing for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. Drafted 25th overall in 2014 by the Houston Rockets, Capela is recognized for his skills in rebounding and shot-blocking. Notably, he holds the distinction of being the highest-earning team athlete in Swiss history. His career highlights include consistent performance as a center, contributing significantly to his teams' defensive and rebounding efforts.
In 2012, Clint Capela began his professional career with Élan Chalon of the LNB Pro A.
In 2012, Clint Capela joined the senior Élan Chalon team of the LNB Pro A.
In August 2013, Clint Capela debuted for the Swiss national basketball team at the FIBA EuroBasket 2015 qualification rounds.
On April 12, 2014, Clint Capela represented the World Team at the 2014 Nike Hoop Summit.
On July 25, 2014, Clint Capela signed with the Houston Rockets.
During the 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend, Clint Capela competed for the World Team in the Rising Stars Challenge.
In 2016, Clint Capela had his breakout season with the Houston Rockets, experiencing a substantial increase in his role as a center and key defensive player.
On January 17, 2017, Clint Capela returned to action against the Miami Heat after missing 15 games, but was scoreless.
On July 27, 2018, Clint Capela signed a five-year, $90 million extension with the Houston Rockets.
On February 5, 2020, Clint Capela and Nenê were traded by Houston to the Atlanta Hawks; Robert Covington and Jordan Bell went to Houston in the four-team, 12-player trade.
On December 28, 2020, Clint Capela made his Atlanta Hawks debut, putting up seven points, nine rebounds and two blocks in a win against the Detroit Pistons.
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