Robert Covington didn’t do himself any favors in the playoffs. The defense he’s known for was subpar. His on-ball limitations were shown up against small, dynamic guards like Terry Rozier. His 3-point shot, labelled by many as “streaky” at the best of times, was off to the tune of 31.3%.
As Philly brought the regular season to a close with a 16-game win streak, Covington had just finished his best year yet as a top 3-and-D wing; the hard worker who’d ascended from an undrafted G-Leaguer to an All-Defensive level forward. 10 playoff games later, and many couldn’t see past his shortcomings.