Clint Capela

[marco102]

22 hours ago, Gray Mule said:

Wow!  And now he's a Hawk !!

Glad to see you around.  I hope you're staying safe. :).

[JayBirdHawk]

 

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With those dates fast approaching, the Hawks have been working out the details for the coming bubble, as the NBA and the Players Association have a list of requirements that must be met. Even though it’s only two weeks of team practices, the goal is to bond as a team, considering that players mostly have been apart since the season was suspended March 11 because of the coronavirus, and to begin incorporating Clint Capela into the mix.

Capela, who the Hawks acquired at the trade deadline, has not played since Jan. 29 because of a nagging heel injury. The last time Capela spoke to the media, in July, he mentioned his heel was feeling “way, way, way better,” and according to general manager Travis Schlenk, he’s set to participate in the two weeks of team activity and will be able to play five-on-five.That’s good news for the Hawks, as Capela figures to give the team a sizable boost after he makes his team debut. He also brings playoff experience to a young Hawks team.

“Obviously, Clint being healthy now, and him being able to play with our young guys, that’s an important step, but just really more of team-bonding,” Schlenk said of what the Hawks can accomplish in those two weeks. “They haven’t been around each other since March. Guys have kind of been out on their own for the most part.”

Awesome.

[High5]

We really did get screwed by this pandemic more than maybe any other team. So much development time lost. But I'm glad Capela is good to go. We're going to need all the veteran help we can get to move things along. 

[Peoriabird]

27 minutes ago, High5 said:

We really did get screwed by this pandemic more than maybe any other team. So much development time lost. But I'm glad Capela is good to go.

Maybe Its a blessing in disguise meaning that he won't develop into a bad defender like all of the other previously good defenders on this team like Hunter!

[kg01]

You're becoming a caricature at this point, bro.  And I left it alone weeks ago, but you rekindled this.

[High5]

4 minutes ago, Peoriabird said:

Maybe Its a blessing in disguise meaning that he won't develop into a bad defender like all of the other previously good defenders on this team like Hunter!

Your post doesn't make any sense. 

[AHF]

6 minutes ago, Peoriabird said:

Maybe Its a blessing in disguise meaning that he won't develop into a bad defender like all of the other previously good defenders on this team like Hunter!

Cause NBA rookies defending a different position from college are usually great their first season.  No time needed.  

[Gray Mule]

Everyone quit fretting over what has happened in the past.  That is gone forever.  It can't be changed. 

Actually getting the Hawk players together, having them work out under the supervision of our own head coach and his able assistance.  The first step in preparing for the, much later than usual, season.

Having a veteran, first team center.  Having a veteran, back up center.  Having a second year center who now has that important year's experience in his back pocket.  All three are big old boys!  Wow!  What a difference from last season.

And, just think.  Hawks still have trades, free agency and the draft.  Something good is about to happen to our beloved Hawks.  We ain't great.  Not yet.  But, golly gee, we're not nearly as bad as we once were...

[parfait]

Does anyone have even an inkling of hope that Capela could flash a semblence of an outside shot? Is his shot pretty much broken?

[AHF]

9 minutes ago, parfait said:

Does anyone have even an inkling of hope that Capela could flash a semblence of an outside shot? Is his shot pretty much broken?

If the Rockets didn't get him to take outside shots, I don't think anyone ever will.  He shoots 52.6% from the line for his career and has shot 1.1% of his shots at a distance longer than 3-10 feet for his career.  Hasn't taken a shot longer than 10-16 feet in two years.

No hope.

[Dean Walker]

27 minutes ago, parfait said:

Does anyone have even an inkling of hope that Capela could flash a semblence of an outside shot? Is his shot pretty much broken?

Never say never but I highly doubt it.

[JayBirdHawk]

40 minutes ago, parfait said:

Does anyone have even an inkling of hope that Capela could flash a semblence of an outside shot? Is his shot pretty much broken?

No. Just let him do what he does best. Rim.run, play defense, rebound. My only hope for him offensively in terms of shooting is improving his freethrow shooting.

[JayBirdHawk]

 

 

[parfait]

2 hours ago, AHF said:

If the Rockets didn't get him to take outside shots, I don't think anyone ever will.  He shoots 52.6% from the line for his career and has shot 1.1% of his shots at a distance longer than 3-10 feet for his career.  Hasn't taken a shot longer than 10-16 feet in two years.

No hope.

Haha, that's what I figured. Maybe DeWayne Dedmon can get him to develop an outside shot out of nowhere just like he did, lol.

[JayBirdHawk]

24 minutes ago, parfait said:

Haha, that's what I figured. Maybe DeWayne Dedmon can get him to develop an outside shot out of nowhere just like he did, lol.

Dewayne always had a midrange shot IIRC.  He had a good stroke so it was something to build on to extent to the 3pt line. Capela doesn't.  Let's not force a square peg in a round hole.

[Vol4ever]

5 hours ago, parfait said:

Does anyone have even an inkling of hope that Capela could flash a semblence of an outside shot? Is his shot pretty much broken?

We need rebounding and lane control out of him, not a 7 ft shooter.  Dang this league is going to hell in a handbasket.  

[ShooterSays]

4 hours ago, JayBirdHawk said:

 

 

 

Anyone catch this reply to the tweet?? Ray is a great follow on Twitter for those who don't already.

[bleachkit]

5 hours ago, AHF said:

If the Rockets didn't get him to take outside shots, I don't think anyone ever will.  He shoots 52.6% from the line for his career and has shot 1.1% of his shots at a distance longer than 3-10 feet for his career.  Hasn't taken a shot longer than 10-16 feet in two years.

No hope.

That's hack-a-shaq territory. Teams will have no qualms sending him to the line.

[AHF]

16 minutes ago, bleachkit said:

That's hack-a-shaq territory. Teams will have no qualms sending him to the line.

We might end up doing some offense / defense substitutions in end of game situations to address this. 

[Dean Walker]

48 minutes ago, AHF said:

We might end up doing some offense / defense substitutions in end of game situations to address this. 

I can definitely see this happening.