Clint Capela is attacking his ninth season in the NBA, his third with the Atlanta Hawks. And Meyrin’s center, 28, has a less squeaky body.
He is happy after two seasons of battling left foot ailments.
Checking someone’s health when you haven’t seen or heard them for a while is more or less part of social conventions. But when it comes to Clint Capela, social conventions turn into a must given the Genevan’s health concerns over the past two years. Arch arch, Achilles tendon, arch again, the troubles of the only Swiss in the NBA are all at the bottom of his body.
He did all the training
Crossed this summer during his camp, Clint Capela emphasized the care to be devoted to this recalcitrant left foot. And a few days into the NBA season, where is he? ‘I’m happy I was able to do all the training, he cheers him on the phone. I met some good specialists, especially in Houston. So, I took the Atlanta physio with me to talk to the specialist, just to have a common and consistent program to strengthen my foot and hamstrings. And today I see the difference, which makes me feel better in my head. ‘
Eliminated by Miami in the first round of the playoffs, Atlanta chose to take matters into their own hands and secure the services of Dejounte Murray. To give in to San Antonio, the Hawks sent Danilo Gallinari and three top picks to the draft in 2023, 25 and 27! But it must be said that the all-star rearguard is an all-rounder on the pitch. Last year he averaged 21.1 points, 9.2 assists, 8.3 rebounds and 2 steals. ‘I have to build my relationship with him, explains Capela, who gets along very well with point guard Trae Young. Murray is a point guard who likes to give the ball “low to the ground”, “bounce passes” to Tony Parker, while Trae looks for passes higher. In any case, he arrived in the team with a lot of humility ‘.
Maximize your strengths
Atlanta’s ambition echoes that of its No. 1. “We want to be in the top 6 in the East, I want to stay in the double-double average if possible, he says. As for my personal goals, I want to be better and more present on defense, more reliable on free throws and score more on the break. ‘ And what about mid-range or three-point shots? ‘I don’t want to get lost. At 28 the time has not come to create a new identity for myself. I read an interview with Draymond Green where he said he knew what brought him to the NBA. It’s the same for me. They are counting on me in defense and under the panels, not on the three-point line. ‘
When it comes to Eastern Conference wrestling, the Genevan envisions five tough opponents: Milwaukee, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami and Brooklyn. “It will be a real struggle, but we have the potential to disturb them,” he notes. The NBA season is a marathon, you should never forget it. Every game is a challenge. ‘
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