[2014 NBA Draft/1-25] Clint Capela

every year it is about upsides and assets. Every year there can be only one championship winner

 

When he dunks on someone or blocks a shot into the stands Worrell should say, "Ahhh, Capela!!!"

 

Sounds more like a Bullard.

 

Here's an interview with him. It's in French, but once fed through google translate theres some interesting tidbits.

http://www.basketusa.com/news/22976...e-de-pouvoir-travailler-avec-hakeem-olajuwon/

He's excited to work with Hakeem. Dwight is one of his favorite players. He dominated Cory Jefferson in a workout. Spurs wanted him at 30. He wants to come over now, but wouldn't mind staying in Europe for a year.

 

OKC did it too. Teams have more leverage lower in the draft because (A) the team may not care if you don't sign because the team's good and (B) the player isn't generally good enough have leverage on the team.

Not sure how it would work here though.

 

international prospect, so most likely relying heavily on traditional scouting.

 

he looks like an athlete version of Daryl

 

No, Bullard would say: "CaBlokka!!!!"

 

Simmons and Rose have nothing to do with the replays.

 

He said this in the post draft presser.

 

I do not think Ibaka was that skinny when he came over

How good is the Swiss national team? Never heard of them.

 

For what it's worth, draft express had him ranked as the #11 prospect in the draft, and they are usually good about evaluating foreign players. Really like this pick.

 

What incentives can we offer to keep this guy happy in Europe for 1 or 2 years?
How can we influence his training: nutrition, weight room and skills?

 

Great pick and need some development! Just hope we don't trade him.

 

If it's a part of getting Melo, Love or LeBron, why?

 

After sleeping on it, I'm more OK with this pick now. Good job mury.

 

You're talking about 2nd round guys vs a 1st round talent. When have we ever spent a 1st round pick on a player that didn't come to the NBA?

 

That's correct but not new to this CBA.

 

Need to sell him on the FACT that he isn't ready to get playing time in the NBA and won't.

I think all it is, is a kid who is excited to be drafted who has his heart set on playing. I also think it is a fact that if he improves his fundamentals and at least develops a hook shot there will be a roster spot.

 

http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=251555

Some analysis and discussion about him since months ago in this thread. Great pick.