Ayton vs Capela: The Rivalry That Nobody Saw Coming
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LeBron vs KD? Nope! Ayton's surprising diss ignites a statistical showdown.
Discover how the top pick stacks up against a lower draft pick in this unexpected career comparison.
Earlier this season, Los Angeles Lakers starting center, Deandre Ayton, reportedly made a peculiar remark in the locker room. Fans across the league were shocked to hear, “I’m not no Clint Capela,” coming from his mouth. The unprompted stray at Rockets’ longtime center raised some eyebrows, and a quick look at their careers shows why.
This is Deandre Ayton’s eighth season in the league after being drafted first overall by the Phoenix Suns. At age 27 this season, he’s currently averaging 12. 5 points and 8.
0 rebounds. He’s doing that while shooting 67. 1-percent in 27.