Clint Capela

Clint Capela
Capela with the Houston Rockets in 2019
No. 15 Atlanta Hawks
PositionCenter
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1994-05-18) May 18, 1994
Geneva, Switzerland
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight256 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High schoolINSEP (Paris, France)
NBA draft2014: 1st round, 25th overall pick
Drafted byHouston Rockets
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–2014Élan Chalon
20142020Houston Rockets
2014–2015Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2020–presentAtlanta Hawks
Career highlights
Stats at NBA.com 
Stats at Basketball Reference 

Clint N'Dumba Capela (born May 18, 1994) is a Swiss professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Known for his rebounding and shot-blocking abilities, he was selected with the 25th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets. He is the highest-earning team athlete in Switzerland's history.

Capela began his professional career in 2012 with Élan Chalon of the LNB Pro A, where he played for two seasons and was honored as both the Pro A Best Young Player and Most Improved Player before declaring for the NBA draft in 2014. His breakout season came in 2016–17 with the Rockets, as he saw a substantial increase in his role as a center and a key defensive player. He achieved the league's highest field goal percentage during the 2017–18 season, his 62.1% career field goal accuracy is the fourth highest in NBA history, and has remained among the top players in rebounds and blocks, leading the NBA in rebounding during the 2021–22 season as a member of the Atlanta Hawks. He has represented the Swiss national team.