We need Clint Capela

[Fez Hammersticks]

With so many ideas and debates on who you'd take in the late/mid/early first round there isn't a better player for what this team needs than defensive-minded Clint Capela. Assuming we keep LMA of course ( ).

He's not getting a lot of hype like Gordon or Payton but the analytical guys love him. Everyone one of them have him in their top-3. Likely a low-lotto, mid-first pick.


Kevin Pelton's top-30 prospect WARP projections:

2. Clint Capela, PF, Switzerland
Win%: .497 | Age: 19.9 | WARP projection: 3.4

As I noted in last week's analysis of the top international prospects in the draft, which highlighted the overall strength of the group, Capela performed well both in the French Pro A league and in his team's brief stint in the EuroCup against more challenging competition. He is an excellent shot-blocker for a power forward and is arguably the best finisher in this year's draft, as reflected by his projected 54.4 percent 2-point accuracy.

(Hickory-High) Andrew Johnson's P-AWS projection:

While there is no consensus top pick this year, generally a bad sign by the way, Joel Embiid is one of the possible number ones this year, projecting similarly to Jabari Parker and higher than Andrew Wiggins. As a center Embiid is the easiest to compare to Noel. The center that actually projects the best in my models is Clint Capela, a Swiss 19 year old playing pro ball in France.

(HoopsAnalyst) Ed Weiland's PF rankings:

1. Clint Capela, Chalon: When looking at prospects I always try to think upside over all else. I believe Capela has more of it than any PF available this year. He’s raw, but his numbers are pretty impressive. Playing over 800 minutes between French and Eurocup games he hit over 65% of his 2-pointers with strong rebounding and defensive numbers. He’s 6’11 with a 7’3” wingspan. He seems to have a ton of upside and I feel he has a better chance at NBA success than any other PF prospect available this year.

 

[Boise Blazer]

Wow, watching some highlights you can see potential in both body growth and game skills. You never know with the draft and international players but he seems exactly like the type of player that an already really good team gets as a steal in the late first round.

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[WillG]

Adding this guys intense play style to the roster would be an nice move.

This is the first time I've seen him - certainly has some nice timing on defense. He'd be a nice pick up if we can nab a first round pick somehow.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Intriguing. He can dunk, but it's not obvious he can play. I'm sure Paul Allen has an opinion.

 

[blue9]

Wow, watching some highlights you can see potential in both body growth and game skills. You never know with the draft and international players but he seems exactly like the type of player that an already really good team gets as a steal in the late first round.

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A PF who's not allergic to dunking? Who blocks shots at the rim? Who can dribble the basketball? Color me intrigued!

 

[BBert]

Wow, watching some highlights you can see potential in both body growth and game skills. You never know with the draft and international players but he seems exactly like the type of player that an already really good team gets as a steal in the late first round.

IOW: The Spurs.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Looks like the next Ibaka.

 

[Sinobas]

Does he have a future at center? Looks like we have a good shot at buying him.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

He's slated to go #20, so I don't think we have a good shot at him. Here's his breakdown:
http://www.draftexpress.com/video/8860/

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Bump.

The Rockets are trash but Capela has emerged into a legit player. Dunks everything close and is a smart defender.

It took one year of seasoning. That should make you feel optimistic about Vonleh/Alexander - pessimistic of 4th year project Meyers.

He is putting up a double/double as a starter and is currently posting a 25 PER. Rocket fans agree: Clint > Dwight.

 

[PDXFonz]

Bump.

The Rockets are trash but Capela has emerged into a legit player. Dunks everything close and is a smart defender.

It took one year of seasoning. That should make you feel optimistic about Vonleh/Alexander - pessimistic of 4th year project Meyers.

He is putting up a double/double as a starter and is currently posting a 25 PER. Rocket fans agree: Clint > Dwight.

He has looked real good when other teams are super relaxed on defense because the rockets are horrible and have usually lulled them to sleep.

 

[KingSpeed]

I'm on it. I picked him up on fantasy league last night.

 

[jlprk]

Why would a black Frenchman have an Italian name? I'm suspicious.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

With so many ideas and debates on who you'd take in the late/mid/early first round there isn't a better player for what this team needs than defensive-minded Clint Capela. Assuming we keep LMA of course ( ).

He's not getting a lot of hype like Gordon or Payton but the analytical guys love him. Everyone one of them have him in their top-3. Likely a low-lotto, mid-first pick.


Kevin Pelton's top-30 prospect WARP projections:



(Hickory-High) Andrew Johnson's P-AWS projection:



(HoopsAnalyst) Ed Weiland's PF rankings:

Bump.

These projections have been fairly accurate of Clint.

So far, he's #7 on basketballreference's MVP rankings - and has been ranked in the top-10 all season.

For those who play fantasy bball - pick this dude up.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I nominate Fez to replace Olshey.