NBA has never lacked the story of counter-attack. Many players are late in the draft, even a loser. Through continuous hard work and through the development of the league, they have achieved value. They can only gain a foothold after passing through multiple teams. This is the cruelty of the NBA. However, God will always favor players with hard work and dedication. As long as you are willing to work hard, the doors of multiple teams will open to you. The Rockets have a successful counterattack player who was ruthlessly abandoned by the team seven times, and finally completed Nirvana rebirth. After returning to the Rockets, he created the league's number one stat, and Harden doubled his worth.
The Rockets' performance this season is really disappointing. With double MVPs, they only scored fourth in the Western Conference in the regular season. They played the Thunder 4-3 in the first round of the playoffs and made it difficult to advance. The semifinals were swept out by the Lakers 4-1. Although the Rockets’ five small lineups failed, Capela’s deal was not without gain, and Covington became the Rockets’ biggest surprise this season. Joining the Rockets in the middle of the season, Covington played very well on both ends of the offense and defense, especially on the defensive end. He sent 24 blocks in the 9 games before joining the Rockets. The Lakers, Celtics, Warriors, Jazz, Knicks, etc. Received a special treat from Covington. Covington, who is only 2.06 meters tall, can change defenses indefinitely. What's more terrifying is that he also has accurate three-point shooting. The Rockets are really a treasure!
Covington’s NBA career is inspiring. As a loser, the Rockets signed him a three-year contract. He scored 5 points in the NBA debut against the Kings. I thought I could get a chance to show myself. Unexpectedly, it was decentralized. In the NBA Development League All-Star Game, Covington scored 33 points, set the NBDL All-Star Game scoring record, and was elected the All-Star Game MVP. It was in that season that Covington played only 7 games with the Rockets, averaging 2.3 points per game, and was transferred to the NBDL 6 times before being cut by the Rockets.
's hard work will always pay off. The 76ers signed Covington for $3.09 million in 4 years and joined the 76ers. Covington gradually proved himself. He scored 21 points and 6 rebounds against the Thunder and 25 points against the Pistons back to back. The 76ers averaged 13.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game in their first season. In three seasons with the 76ers, Covington averaged 13 points and 6 rebounds per game. In the end, the 76ers gave him a four-year contract of 62 million yuan, from an unknown pawn to a top 3D with an annual salary of 10 million. , Covington was finally reborn from Nirvana.
After joining the Rockets for the seventh time, Covington also shines, averaging 11.6 points, 8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 2.18 blocks per game in the regular season. The three-point shooting percentage is 32%. During the playoffs, Cowen He averaged 11.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.5 steals, 1.08 blocks per game, and a 50% three-pointer percentage. He ranked first in the league with 2.5 steals per game and seventh in the league with 2.8 three-pointers per game, making him the team's most accurate three-point shooter. The three-point shooting is accurate and the defensive end is very comprehensive. Covington's 3D attributes are really the league's top. It is difficult for too many teams to want him.
In this playoffs, Covington also proved himself to be the best player on the Rockets except Harden. In the last four games against the Thunder, he scored 14 points, 6 rebounds, 22 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals. 18 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals, 4 blocks, 21 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks in the tiebreaker, 20 three-pointers in four games, 11 steals and 8 blocks. Covington is in The role of the team is second only to Harden. Covington has doubled his worth after joining Harden. He has a $24 million contract with the Rockets and an annual salary of about 12 million. However, compared with Danny Green, who has an annual salary of 15 million, Covington beats his opponent in all statistics. Defense and three-pointers are also dominant. Covington's defense ability is excellent, and the frame protection is also first-class. With such an excellent striker, the Rockets must be reluctant to trade. He has become a non-sale item around Harden. If he is traded, Covington's next contract will definitely double.
