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[2014 NBA Draft/1-25] Clint Capela

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 26, 2014.

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Do you like Houston's choice (draft-and-stash) of Clint Capela at the 25th pick?

  1. YES

    328 vote(s)
    80.6%

  2. NO

    79 vote(s)
    19.4%
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  1. daywalker02

    daywalker02 Member

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    every year it is about upsides and assets. Every year there can be only one championship winner
     
    #141 daywalker02, Jun 27, 2014
  2. forchette49

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    When he dunks on someone or blocks a shot into the stands Worrell should say, "Ahhh, Capela!!!"
     
    #142 forchette49, Jun 27, 2014
  3. Artie_Fufkin

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    Sounds more like a Bullard.
     
    #143 Artie_Fufkin, Jun 27, 2014
  4. RedIsen

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    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.
     
    #144 RedIsen, Jun 27, 2014
  5. meh

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    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.
     
    #145 meh, Jun 27, 2014
  6. hooroo

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    international prospect, so most likely relying heavily on traditional scouting.
     
    #146 hooroo, Jun 27, 2014
  7. daywalker02

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    he looks like an athlete version of Daryl
     
    #147 daywalker02, Jun 27, 2014
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    No, Bullard would say: "CaBlokka!!!!"
     
    #148 arno_ed, Jun 27, 2014
  9. HardenWay

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    Simmons and Rose have nothing to do with the replays.
     
    #149 HardenWay, Jun 27, 2014
  10. Drift Monkey

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    He said this in the post draft presser.
     
    #150 Drift Monkey, Jun 27, 2014
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    [​IMG]

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

    How good is the Swiss national team? Never heard of them.
     
    #151 daywalker02, Jun 27, 2014
  12. Aruba77

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    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.
     
    #152 Aruba77, Jun 27, 2014
  13. Dubious

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    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?
     
    #153 Dubious, Jun 27, 2014
  14. ada32

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    Great pick and need some development! Just hope we don't trade him.
     
    #154 ada32, Jun 27, 2014
  15. Dubious

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    If it's a part of getting Melo, Love or LeBron, why?
     
    #155 Dubious, Jun 27, 2014
  16. Haymitch

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    After sleeping on it, I'm more OK with this pick now. Good job mury.
     
    #156 Haymitch, Jun 27, 2014
  17. aelliott

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    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?
     
    #157 aelliott, Jun 27, 2014
  18. aelliott

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    That's correct but not new to this CBA.
     
    #158 aelliott, Jun 27, 2014
  19. HardenWay

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    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.
     
    #159 HardenWay, Jun 27, 2014
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    #160 haoafu, Jun 27, 2014
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