Ayton’s comment, “They’re trying to make me Clint Capela,” came after a 2‑point, 4‑rebound outing in 23 minutes that left the Lakers 24 points behind while he was on the floor. Capela, who logged 4 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 blocks in 7 minutes during a 113‑108 Rockets win, shot back on Instagram, joking about the comparison and highlighting his own defensive impact.
Capela Fires Back at Ayton After Lakers Loss
Following a 113-110 defeat to the Suns, Lakers center DeAndre Ayton compared himself to Houston’s Clint Capela, prompting Capela to retort on Instagram.