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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by cyberx, Nov 10, 2014.

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  1. bobmarley

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    I like it.
     
    #521 bobmarley, Dec 27, 2014
  2. sealclubber1016

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    He is now shooting 67% from the FT line. Calvin Murphy he isn't, but that is a very respectable number. More importantly is suggests that he may be able to develop a jumper of some kind. Even for the D-league, those block and rebound rates are amazing. Once his in game awareness and confidence improves, I think he may be able to contribute off the bench next season.

    Not saying don't trade him, but he most certainly shouldn't be viewed as a throw in player. His upside is very high.
     
    #522 sealclubber1016, Dec 27, 2014
  3. DaDakota

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    Wait, you would trade Dmo and hold onto Capella?

    I agree he is looking promising and it would be great to hold onto young talent like him, Tjo, and Dmo...but I would trade anyone OUT of the rotation for Dragic....

    DD
     
    #523 DaDakota, Dec 27, 2014
  4. da_juice

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    Trade Capela if you get a deal that will definitely help you win now (e.g. for a rotation player).

    I have a feeling Morey drafted him with the intention of initially stowing him away in Europe (so he didn't count on the salary cap); but also for him to take a calculated risk on a big man. Capela is raw, but with a lot of potential. It doesn't really matter as much though, because we have Howard. I think the whole idea behind having a guy like Capela is that when Howard is done as a starter in like 5 or 6 years, Capela will be ready to step in and replace him (since Harden will still only be like 30).
     
    #524 da_juice, Dec 27, 2014
  5. redhotrox

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    :eek::eek::eek:

    <iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/pSHoQmceljU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #525 redhotrox, Jan 3, 2015
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    Good highlight. Hopefully other GMs see this so this ups his trade value!
     
    #526 Zergling, Jan 3, 2015
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>FINAL: Austin Spurs 134, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vipers?src=hash">#Vipers</a> 126. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RGV?src=hash">#RGV</a> now 7-11. Clint Capela: 31 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks, 14-19 FGs, 22 mins. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBADL?src=hash">#NBADL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rockets?src=hash">#Rockets</a></p>&mdash; Dennis Silva II (@densilva2) <a href="https://twitter.com/densilva2/status/551582067629109249">January 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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    #527 redhotrox, Jan 3, 2015
  8. Misigns

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    31pts-10reb-2blk in 23 minutes. Trade value FTW.
     
    #528 Misigns, Jan 3, 2015
  9. Tfor3

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    Lol...
     
    #529 Tfor3, Jan 3, 2015
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    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    He's doing this with pure raw athletic ability. That is pretty amazing.
     
    #530 rockbox, Jan 3, 2015
  11. redhotrox

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    <iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/FcWyceqEiO0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
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    Keep this guy he is raw as sushi, but if he develops a jump shot his length remind me of homeless Anthony Davis.
     
    #532 rocketsguru12, Jan 3, 2015
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    Looks like he is spending time in the weight room. Seems like he has filled out quite a bit since the draft.
     
    #533 Rashmon, Jan 3, 2015
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    You know who Capela reminds of? Young Samuel Dalembert.

    I hope Morey does not trade him. Capela's tremendous length and athleticism is amazing. Get Dream to tutor him on the fundamentals of being a post player and this guy could be our backup center next year.
     
    #534 Hakeemtheking, Jan 3, 2015
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    he is beasting lately, good to see
     
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    We should cut him. He is not contributing anything this year.

    #:rolleyes:
     
    #536 delishman, Jan 4, 2015
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    Capela's measurables are very similar to Dwight Howard.

    The more I see of him, the higher his upside seems to get. He even showed a nice little post move in that clip. If he can grasp NBA defensive concepts he's surely gonna be a beast on that end
     
    #537 sealclubber1016, Jan 4, 2015
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    Actually, he reminds me of the young Akeem at UH. "All I want is donk, donk, and donk."
     
    #538 Easy, Jan 4, 2015
  19. Mr. Clutch

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    I would trade them both for Dragic or a other star
     
    #539 Mr. Clutch, Jan 4, 2015
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    Man, that boy is going to be good once he start learning.
     
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