Clint Capela claps back at Lakers’ Deandre Ayton after woeful game vs. Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. LeBron James and Stephen Curry. Those are just some of the storied rivalries in the rich history of the NBA.

Now, add to that esteemed list: Deandre Ayton and Clint Capela? Emphasis on the question mark.

Ayton recently addressed his reduced role on the Lakers, saying, “They’re trying to make me Clint Capela.”

After the Lakers lost to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, 113-110, Capela found the perfect time to clap back at Ayton.

“You got two of the best floor generals in the game, my dawg. Lock in,” wrote the veteran center on his Instagram Story, adding two laughing emojis.

Clint Capela calls out Deandre Ayton on IG

“U got 2 of the best floor general in the game my dawg Lockinnn ” pic.twitter.com/fn2q1qGwV2

— LakersMuse (@LALMuse) February 27, 2026

It was a clever response from the 31-year-old Capela, who has learned to embrace his minimal role in his second stint with the Rockets.

Ayton finished with two points and four rebounds in 23 minutes against the Suns.

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