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Houston Rockets Video Diary - Media Day: Clint Capela

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Media day offered insight from several Houston Rockets players like Clint Capela who offered his views on filling Howard’s shoes. SCS video diary series offers the highlights from these sessions.

Notable comments from Clint Capela’s press interview session were as follows.

May 6, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) in game two of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Regarding New Role:

Asked about Daryl Morey’s comments: for the Rockets to make a deep run he (Capela) needs to step up and play at a high level. Capela agreed.

Specifically Capela cited the areas he needed to improve:

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Weaknesses he cited that he worked on were:

Improved his free throw shooting via confidence and consistency (how he shoots). Asked if his issues were technical or mental, Capela responded it was very little on form and more on consistency and confidence.

What he learned from Dwight Howard:

Asked if its daunting to fill Howard’s shoes, Capela said of course but he is excited and embraces the role.

Becoming the Next Great Rockets Big:

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SCS video diary series will offer insight from Media Day, Training Camp as well as bring you tidbits to allow you to become more familiar with new players.