Rockets substitute center starts a new chapter, wearing No. 21 jersey next season, 24-year-old defender becomes a victim

With the development of the times, the operations of each team are more innovative. For example, due to salary cap restrictions and strict punishment rules for the tyrant line, many teams will choose to sign first and then exchange to reduce salary pressure or improve their lineup. For example, the Houston Rockets welcomed old acquaintance Clint Capela this summer, so this method was adopted.

Now, this Rockets substitute center will start a new chapter in his career, because since Clint Capela entered the league, whether he played for the Rockets or was later sent to the Hawks, he has been wearing the No. 15 jersey. But this time, Clint Capela returned to the Space City, and next season, Clint Capela changed to wear the No. 21 jersey next season. Of course, one of the main reasons is that the No. 15 jersey has been returned to Reed Shepard last year. Clint Capela is unwilling to take over what her younger brother loves, so she settled for the second best and changed the jersey number.

For Clint Capela, I believe that most Rockets fans have deep feelings for him and seem to know him very well. During his time with the Rockets, Clint Capela entered the Western Conference Finals twice and was one of the Rockets' veteran players. In addition to being good at ending the inside and getting the nickname of "Pie King", Clint Capela is also at the top level in the league in terms of pick-and-roll screens, inside defense and rebounding. Even after leaving the Rockets, Clint Capela maintained a high level, helping the Hawks return to the Eastern Conference Finals stage after many years, and the overall contract cost-effectiveness is also very high.

However, in the past 24-25 season, Clint Capela has declined very quickly, and coupled with injuries, his starting position has been snatched away by young player Oneca Okonggu. So entering the offseason, almost all media and experts predict that the Hawks would part ways with Clint Capela, and that's true. But Clint Capela returns to the Rockets, especially his salary is relatively low, which is definitely a bit surprising. In the interior position, Alperen Shinkyung will be the undisputed starter and core player, but Clint Capela joins, coupled with Steven Adams' successful contract renewal, which gives the Rockets multiple insurances at this position.

However, in order to make the operation officially take effect, the Rockets put David Roddy in the plan, and the 24-year-old guard also became a victim of the Rockets' lineup adjustment. Since entering the league, David Roddy has been wandering around. He plays for the Grizzlies, Suns, Hawks and 76ers respectively. Last season, he signed a two-way contract with the Rockets. Now David Roddy is regarded as a tool and has returned to the Hawks again.