Robert Covington has taken a lot of heat this summer. Following his postseason struggles against the Celtics, some fans questioned his ability to start. Others questioned his value as an NBA player, with the most extreme groups calling for a permanent move to the bench.
There’s one problem with that — Covington is arguably the third-best player on the Philadelphia 76ers‘ roster.
In a league that stresses versatility to the highest degree, Covington’s defensive value can’t be understated. He was an All-Defense first teamer last season, and it was well deserved. There’s an abundance of two-way wings in the NBA, but Covington led the pack.