Robert Covington

Professional basketball player

Robert Covington - Professional basketball player
Born

December 14th, 1990
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1990, a professional basketball player played for several teams, primarily for the Philadelphia 76ers and the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. Covington went undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft and signed with the Houston Rockets, where he began to establish himself. He gained recognition for defensive skills and ability to shoot three-pointers, earning the nickname 'RoCo.' Covington played a key role in the 76ers’ resurgence during the late 2010s, contributing significantly to the team’s playoff runs. His performance earned him All-Defensive Team selections.

Playing for the Philadelphia 76ers

Earning NBA All-Defensive Team honors

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