NBA News: Hawks Big Man Boasts It 'Takes 2-3 Guys' To Box Him Out

Atlanta Hawks big man Clint Capela made a bold claim about his game.

Despite not suiting up against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, Capela spoke to the media after the Hawks’ 100-82 blowout win over the Cavs.

The very first subject Capela addressed was his thoughts about his progress in the NBA, having been considered as one of the most notable centers in the league today.

According to the Swiss, he is certain that no one in the NBA has ever stopped him and believes that it takes a team effort to completely wipe him out inside the paint.

“Oh yeah for sure,” Capela replied when asked if he feels he’s the most dominant center in the NBA. “[By the] time the ball goes up, I know you cannot really box me up because I have a lot of too much technique.”

“I haven’t seen any team really limited me when I try to do something,” he continued. “That’s how it is. Sometimes it takes them two to three guys to box me out.”

Apparently, stats back Capela’s claim. This season alone, the 26-year-old has recorded 14.3 rebounds per game, his career-best so far.

In his six seasons with this former team Houston Rockets, Capela also had tremendous numbers, having averaged almost 10 rebounds per outing.

Indeed, Capela has made quite a name for himself in the league. He made his mark in the Rockets by mostly playing tight defense and rebounding.

However, Houston has decided to include him in the massive four-team trade deal last year that saw him joining the Hawks.

When asked about what are the similarities and differences between the two teams, Capela explained that there was a player movement in Houston compared to Atlanta. But ultimately, his job has been “pretty much the same.”

“[In] Houston, we used to play together for so many years so it was just like we were always on synced,” the seven-year NBA veteran revealed. “More switching I would say.”

“Here [at Atlanta], they want me more at the rim at all times to protect the rim, they challenge every shot so it is different, but it’s pretty much the same because, in the end, it is me rebounding the ball. It’s me challenging the shots so pretty much my job stays the same.”

Capela’s move to Atlanta marked the beginning of a seemingly new dynamic duo with Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young.