Player averages
- Points per game
- 11.5
- Rebounds per game
- 10.6
- Assists per game
- 1.2
- Player impact estimate
- 12.1
Clint Capela Bio
Clint Capela is a Swiss professional basketball center for the Houston Rockets as of September 16, 2026. Houston reacquired him from Atlanta in a seven-team trade dated July 6, 2025. Born in Geneva, Switzerland, Capela developed through Élan Chalon in France before entering the NBA. He was selected by Houston with the 25th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.
Listed at 6 feet 10 inches, Capela has built his career around interior defense, rebounding, rim protection, screening and efficient finishing near the basket. He established himself as a major frontcourt contributor during his first Houston tenure, later continued that role with Atlanta, and earned league recognition as an elite rebounder. His professional background also includes representing Switzerland at FIBA competitions.
Before joining the NBA, Capela played for Élan Chalon and developed through French basketball. His path from Geneva to France and then Houston made him one of Switzerland’s most prominent basketball players. Capela’s game remains defined by physical presence, athletic finishes, defensive positioning and work on the offensive glass.
- Jersey number
- 15
- Position
- C
- Birth date
- May 18, 1994 (age 32)
- Height
- 6'10"
- Weight
- 240
- College
- Chalon-Sur-Saone
- Draft year
- 2014
- Draft team
- HOU
- Draft round
- 1
- Overall pick
- 25
- Birthplace
- Geneva
- Country
- Switzerland
- Attended
- Elan Chalon
- Experience
- 9 Years