What is odd is that statistically per 100 possessions he looks like he is holding up. But, when I watch the games he doesn’t look the same.
People were upset prior to FVV getting hurt. I will say at the moment the deal was announced, I thought it was weird. I'm not thrilled about the 3rd year being guaranteed. That said, when I came here, people were acting like getting Capela was the death of the franchise. My guess is that most people think the Rockets should have used the $6.7M on someone else. However, I also guess that there was not a better option at the time (i.e., there was not an option for someone else except scrubbier players), and the Rockets wanted a $6.7M contract on the books more than saving Tilman $4M.
When he runs, he looks like he's hauling a few more Antone's Po-Boys in the trunk than he did when we traded him away to "clear a path for Russell Westbrook to the basket" (paraphrased).
He wasn't a luxury signing. He was expected to play minutes when Adams was unavailable. Capela has played double digit minutes on 10 occasions this season. We are 9-1. The only loss saw both Alpy and Adams missing. He's clearly not just a throw in.... You make a good point on the FVV thing - yes, I agree there, well said!
I think Clint's performance for his contract has been fine. He was signed to be third string center, no one was expecting him to play to the level of his last tenure here. Adams isn't playing back to backs and god forbid either he or Al P get hurt. Even with the benefit of hindsight and knowledge of FVV's injury I can't think of who else we should have signed instead given our financial situation. Some people might have wanted Tyus Jones because he's a PG but he was a really bad fit next to KD last season in Phoenix. Some people might have wanted to keep Landale instead, but that wasn't possible as we're hard capped at the 1st apron. The $1.3M more that Landale's option would cost over Clint's salary would have put us over.
Happy with his contribution. He was completely out of shape and seems to be catching up. Capela needs PnR/lobs. That's his career's bread and butter and we can't seem to deliver it. Amen can't run PnR because when you can't shoot, the defenders just sag and leave Amen open for a jumper. Sengun and Durant aren't particularly good at it. So you've taken away the biggest threat he poses offensively. They need to run Capela/Sheppard and see if there's chemistry there for the bench.
it wasn’t Landale or Clint; that’s a false choice. You want to make the case that $21 mil over 3 yrs for Clint is fine? Okay. And it’s certainly not the end of the world. But there were better ways to spend that money or hold some of it for players that shake loose during the season. Clint should not be in the rotation because he’s not good enough. There are minimum guys that are playing much better than Clint. I hope he gets traded at the deadline.
I didn't say the choice was either Landale or Capela. I even listed Tyus Jones as he is an established PG that could've been signed for the same amount of money Clint got. I just don't see anyone that we clearly should have signed instead that moves the needle. If you think the spot was better off left open that's fine too.
Landale looks like a completely different player tk the one that played I Houston. He looks a rotational player. The biggest difference seems to be he’s playing in an actual system.
Should have kept Jock Landale, he is a far better player. 11ppg 53%FG 43% 3pt https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3146557/jock-landale DD
Even last year he showed he can shoot the 3, block shots, set a decent screen. The only thing Capela has or should’ve had over Jock is above the rim ability. So far that’s not been the case, save the rare occasion. He cannot jump anymore.
I'm a critic of Ime's system but it's not as simple as it sucks for everyone. For some players - especially those who are tasked with driving a lot - it's terrible. That's the most important shot in all of basketball (drive and 2). For others - skilled interior players, rebounders and shooters - they will never get a better opportunity in their life and their stats are "inflated". Amen last season, Sengun, Tari, Adams, Okogie. These guys are living the dream. He needs to find a better balance, the system is biased in the direction of his personality rather than in the direction of a championship. Needs to hire an assistant who can see things he can't.
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka employs a system that emphasizes offensive rebounding as a key part of his coaching philosophy. This approach serves a dual purpose: generating second-chance points and improving transition defense. Udoka's Rebounding Philosophy Aggressive Offensive Rebounding: Under Udoka, the Houston Rockets ranked first in the NBA in offensive rebounding rate (34.7%) during one recent period of his tenure. The goal is to aggressively attack the glass to create extra possessions and scoring opportunities. Transition Defense as a Byproduct: Udoka views offensive rebounding as the "first layer" of his team's transition defense. By sending players to crash the boards, opponents are less likely to "leak out" for fast breaks, allowing the Rockets to get back on defense more effectively. He emphasizes that crashing the glass and getting back on defense are not mutually exclusive goals, but rather something his team can achieve simultaneously through mentality and effort. Mentality and Effort: Udoka demands a high level of effort and a specific mentality from his players, making a commitment to rebounding a non-negotiable part of his system. This has helped shift the team's overall identity toward being more tenacious and defense-oriented. Overall, the data confirms that Udoka runs a system where rebounding, particularly on the offensive end, is a vital strategic element and a cornerstone of the Houston Rockets' identity.
landale with 20&10 in win at minny for a fraction of what we’re paying crapela plus spacing the floor with 3’s this is what happens when you let the coach dictate transactions
Joc played well for the Rockets, and he earned more minutes with how well he played. Unfortunately those minutes were going to go to Sengun and Adams; so they did the honorable thing and let him go and get his minutes somewhere else. The Rockets have coveted a rim protector like Capella for years; but even with Capella, they struggle to get him meaningful minutes.
