ESPN story<\/a>.\u00a0He responded over Instagram by pointing out that the Lakers\u2019 center plays alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James, writing, \u201cU got 2 of the best floor general in the game dawg Lockinnn.\u201d<\/p>\nThe 31-year-old Capela, who was the 25th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft by Houston, has made a career out of being a successful role player.\u00a0He has transitioned into being a backup vet after signing a three-year, $21.5 million contract with the Rockets in June 2025.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s a gifted rebounder, shot blocker and rim protector. During his prime, he was an important piece on a Rockets team that made it to two Western Conference finals in 2015 and 2018. He averaged a double-double over seven seasons, including a league-leading 14.3 rebounds and 15.2 points per game in 2020-21.<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, I mean for me, in my career, I did what I did for my team, had a lot of success,\u201d Capela told\u00a0The Post. \u201cSo, it worked out for me.\u201d<\/p>\n