When the Houston Rockets traded Clint Capela, the popular narrative was that they were getting rid of their big man. Understandably so, as Capela was the only legitimate center in Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni‘s rotation.
The Rockets didn’t retrieve a big man in the trade either, as Robert Covington is a wing player. Although RoCo isn’t a center, he’s been thrown in that role, as he’s instantly become the Rockets rim protector. Covington has averaged 2.5 blocks per game with the Rockets this season, which is more than Capela ever averaged.