NBA Draft Results: Rockets select Clint Capela No. 25 overall
By Josh Sanchez
The Houston Rockets are believed to be one of the potential suitors lining up for LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony during free agency, but first they would have to make it through the 2014 NBA Draft.
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When the Rockets were on the clock with the No. 25 overall pick in the draft, the team selected 6-foot-11 draft sleeper Clint Capela of Switzerland.
Capela may not be a household name for the casual NBA fan, but he brings some insane leaping ability and a 7-foot-4 1/2 wingspan to the NBA court. That sort of length is rare in the league, so he could be a big asset for the Rockets moving forward.
According to ESPN, the measurements and statistics on Capela made him one of the top draft prospects available and one of the biggest sleepers in this year’s draft class.
Interestingly enough, the Rockets reportedly have plenty of teams already calling about acquiring Capela.
It will be interesting to see how his skill set translates to the next level, but he certainly has the ability to be a standout player for Houston or whichever team he ultimately ends up playing for.
Be sure to stay tuned to FanSided.com throughout the remainder of the night for the latest news, rumors and results from the 2014 NBA Draft.