Clint Capela has been a lightning rod for criticism over the Hawks’ collective sagging play over the past three seasons — especially so last season. But has that ire from the fanbase truly been warranted?
On the surface, Capela’s 2023-24 stat line reveals his usual draw: 11.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.5 blocks per game in 2023-24. But Capela’s shooting efficiency nosedived this past season, going from 65% to 57% from the field between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons.
There was a notable uptick in his mobility and leaping late in the season — a development which saw him return to his usual strong rim protection numbers.