Robert Covington Needs To Step Up On Defense

Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports When the Portland Trail Blazers acquired Robert Covington from the Houston Rockets, it was their premier offseason move. Covington is the exact type of player that the Blazers have needed for years now, theoretically providing top-notch defense, solid outside shooting, and high-IQ basketball on both ends of the floor. They’re the kind of qualities that every NBA team desires from their wings.

But the results have been mixed to start the season for Covington, most notably on the offensive end. He’s averaging his lowest point total since his rookie season and is shooting an abysmal 31.4% from the field, including 30.1% from three. On top of that, he hasn’t exactly…