Robert Covington has agreed to a two-year, $24 million extension from the Los Angeles Clippers. Good news for both sides.
Robert Covington continues his story with the Los Angeles Clippers. Arrived at the trade deadline, the winger seems happy with his integration. Defector of Portland Trail BlazersRobert Covington has agreed to extend his contract for two seasons, for a value of 24 million dollars.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Robert Covington has agreed on a two-year, $24 million contract extension, his agent Andrew Morrison of @CAA_Basketball tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/myggO0o4Sp
– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 5, 2022
This season, he has played 23 games with the Clippers. For a playing time of 22 minutes, he averaged 10.4 points, took five rebounds. He shoots 50% and especially 45% from three points. In addition, he is very active in defense with more than one steal and one block per game.
Robert Covington, real asset for the Clippers
Since the beginning of his NBA career, Robert Covington has wandered. He started in Houston, left four seasons in Philadelphia until 2018. Then, he hasn’t stopped being traded since, spending only one full season with the Blazers in the 2020-2021 season.
This signature is a very good move for the Los Angeles Clippers. Robert Covington is a veteran who knows the workings of the league inside out. However, he has little experience in the Playoffs, only 28 games played.
Despite its inexperience, it is nonetheless an excellent 3&D. Regarding his three-point shot, he will be less successful with large volumes but given the depth of the Clippers, he will be decisive with a reasonable volume. Especially since in certain encounters, he is capable of catching fire and can prove to be formidable in attack. The Bucks know that.
Defensively, he’s a monster. Among the very best in this league in his position. In big moments, Robert Covington can prove to be a lethal weapon. Knowing that he has specialists around him, notably Kawhi Leonard, Paul George or Nicolas Batum. This defensive quartet has something to impress all the other teams in the league.
In addition, he can bring his experience to young people in the locker room: Terence Mann, Amir Coffey or Luke Kennard. In other words, joining the staff and the more experienced to help the youngest to make good choices for the team.
Tyronn Lue can in any case rely on this duty player in the months to come. After elimination in the Play-in against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Clippers will have time to refine their strategy before the resumption of the next season. The will is clear: to get the first title in the history of the franchise.
