Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Clint Capela

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 13, 2026

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 Houston Rockets in the NBA. Drafted 25th overall in 2014, Capela is recognized for his skills in rebounding and shot-blocking. Notably, he holds the distinction of being the highest-earning team athlete from Switzerland.

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2012: Began professional career with Élan Chalon

In 2012, Clint Capela began his professional career with Élan Chalon of the LNB Pro A.

2012: Joined Élan Chalon

In 2012, Clint Capela joined the senior Élan Chalon team of the LNB Pro A.

August 2013: Debuted for the Swiss national basketball team

In August 2013, Clint Capela debuted for the Swiss national basketball team at the FIBA EuroBasket 2015 qualification rounds.

April 12, 2014: Represented the World Team at the Nike Hoop Summit

On April 12, 2014, Clint Capela represented the World Team at the 2014 Nike Hoop Summit.

June 26, 2014: Drafted by the Houston Rockets

On June 26, 2014, Clint Capela was selected with the 25th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets.

July 25, 2014: Signed with the Houston Rockets

On July 25, 2014, Clint Capela signed with the Houston Rockets.

2014: Declared for the NBA draft

In 2014, Clint Capela declared for the NBA draft.

2014: Drafted by the Houston Rockets

In 2014, Clint Capela was selected with the 25th overall pick in the NBA draft by the Houston Rockets.

March 30, 2015: Scored first NBA points

On March 30, 2015, Clint Capela scored his first NBA points, finishing the game with eight points and nine rebounds in a 99–96 loss to the Toronto Raptors.

November 6, 2015: Recorded first career double-double

On November 6, 2015, Clint Capela recorded his first career double-double with then-career highs of 13 points and 12 rebounds as a starter in a 116–110 win over the Sacramento Kings.

2015: Debuted for the Swiss national basketball team

In August 2013, Clint Capela debuted for the Swiss national basketball team at the FIBA EuroBasket 2015 qualification rounds.

November 19, 2016: Scored a career-high 20 points

On November 19, 2016, Clint Capela scored a career-high 20 points in a 111–102 win over the Utah Jazz.

November 27, 2016: Set new career high with 21 points

On November 27, 2016, Clint Capela set a new career high with 21 points against the Portland Trail Blazers.

2016: Breakout season with the Rockets

Clint Capela had a breakout season in 2016-17 with the Rockets, seeing a substantial increase in his role as a center and a key defensive player.

2016: Competed in the Rising Stars Challenge

During the 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend, Clint Capela competed for the World Team in the Rising Stars Challenge.

October 18, 2017: Matched career high in rebounds

On October 18, 2017, Clint Capela had 22 points and matched his career high with 17 rebounds in a 105–100 win over the Sacramento Kings.

December 11, 2017: Career-high 28 points

On December 11, 2017, Clint Capela had a career-high 28 points in a 130–123 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

2017: Became a restricted free agent

After the 2017–18 season, Clint Capela became a restricted free agent.

February 9, 2018: Recorded 23 points and a career-high 25 rebounds

On February 9, 2018, Clint Capela recorded 23 points and a career-high 25 rebounds in a 130–104 win over the Denver Nuggets, earning his first 20-point, 20-rebound game of his career.

July 27, 2018: Signed a five-year extension with the Rockets

On July 27, 2018, Clint Capela signed a five-year, $90 million extension with the Houston Rockets.

March 2019: Career-best streak of games with at least 10 rebounds

In March 2019, Clint Capela had a career-best streak of 12 games with at least 10 rebounds.

February 5, 2020: Traded to the Atlanta Hawks

On February 5, 2020, Clint Capela was traded to the Atlanta Hawks.

December 28, 2020: Hawks Debut

On December 28, 2020, Clint Capela made his Hawks debut, putting up seven points, nine rebounds and two blocks in a 128–120 win against the Detroit Pistons.

January 22, 2021: Recorded first career triple-double

On January 22, 2021, Clint Capela recorded his first career triple-double with 13 points, 19 rebounds and a career-high 10 blocks in a 116–98 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

December 31, 2021: Grabbed a season-high 23 rebounds

On December 31, 2021, Clint Capela grabbed a season-high 23 rebounds and scored 18 points during a 121–118 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

April 11, 2023: Grabbed 21 rebounds in play-in tournament game

On April 11, 2023, during the Hawks' play-in tournament game against the Miami Heat, Clint Capela grabbed 21 rebounds, alongside four points and two blocks, in a 116–105 win.