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Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela is having a historically significant start to the season.
The Atlanta Hawks knew what they were doing when they traded for the injured Clint Capela last season. He was part of a massive four-team trade but the Hawks essentially traded Evan Turner and a 2025 second-round draft pick for Capela and Nene. The Hawks then waived Nene that day.
It is always a risk trading for an injured player, but the Hawks had faith in the Swiss center coming back.