Robert Covington signs a two-year extension with the Clippers for $24 million. The winger who arrived last February on Hollywood Boulevard has given satisfaction in a team with great ambitions.
The story between Robert Covington and the Clippers continues. Announced as a free agent this summer, we finally know thanks to Adrian Wojnarowski, which RoCo tunic will wear next October. The case ? Two years and $ 24 million in the pockets of Covington, and the Clippers who will aim for the title next season with the duo Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. He becomes the first player to sign an extension between the end of the season and June 30 under the current CBA (contract which binds the League, the franchises and the players). Symbol that the management is sure of its moves with this extension carried out very early. There is no doubt, the winger will be one of the important pieces of the Clippers puzzle, he who is particularly renowned for his great defensive qualities.
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
Robert Covington with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. Yeah, the City of Angels defense should be well guarded and opponents will have to be creative to find a way to break through it. Covington has already proven his impact on this side of the court, especially this season when he is the only NBA player to accumulate 90 blocks and 90 interceptions. Can you imagine yourself? Attack on Kawhi, then ask for a screen and end up facing Robert Covington. It’s not a gift. The Clipps winger has also shown that he can be a serious reinforcement on the other side of the floor in a team where he has quickly integrated. He was scoring 7.6 points per night at Portland at the start of the season, compared to 10.4 at 50% shooting with Los Angeles, all in far fewer minutes. Covington even achieved the franchise record for the number of 3-pointers scored in a game. On April 1, he sniped 11 times from the parking lot during his 43-point card against the Bucks, just two months after his arrival. How cheeky. In short, we can say that his contribution is rather valuable in a collective. The Clippers add a new stone to an already well-established building. We can only hope that he is not crumbling under the wounds and that Tyronn Lue can count on all his soldiers over time. A parameter that has been missing this season.
What a night for Robert Covington.. he led the @LAClippers offense to a franchise-record 153 points while setting his career-high in points & 3PM! #ClipperNation
???? 43 PTS (career high)
???? 8 REB
???? 2 STL
???? 3 BLK
???? 11 3PM (career high & franchise record) pic.twitter.com/yiez0rUKL9— NBA (@NBA) April 2, 2022
Robert Covington is a real effective player and after the first admirable months with the Clippers, the idyll continues. He and his partners have a common goal: to get a ring.