Before a trade to the Atlanta Hawks, Clint Capela was a staple of the Houston Rockets franchise. In six seasons of playing with largely the same teammates, he went from being a late first-round pick to an H-Town icon.
With the Rockets, Capela had near All-Star-worthy seasons. He was an elite paint threat who was simultaneously one of the best rim protectors worldwide. The six-foot-ten beast was also an absurdly talented rebounder, as he mastered the skill of boxing out and creating extra possessions.
Pairing a big like Capela with arguably the greatest scorer in the world at the time ultimately helped James Harden’s 2018 MVP case.