Last 3 games for him... 25 pts, 6 rebs vs Pistons on 64% shooting 21 pts, 6 rebs vs Thunder on 62% shooting 17 pts, 4 rebs vs Wolves on 39% shooting I would've kept him over Garcia. He would've fitted perfectly in our offense. So far on the season, he's shooting 52% (wow) from the 3 point land. I don't care if Garcia is vet... he just really really sucks. Shoulda kept Covington.
I am happy for Rob but Morey made the right call. Garcia is great in the locker room and is a coach on the floor. He helps give use chemistry that we need more than points. Garcia is a better defender and Defense is the priority this year.
I knew he could be a threat, but to win the rings you need a balance of defense and offense. His defense was horrible.
So when did getting points on a bad team matter? Remember how well Anderson did on that team when Rockets cut him?
Happy for him, unfortunately I do not think Mchale would have played him anyway if he stayed with the Rockets.
Lol at some of you guys. Just because he plays on an absolute ***** team, doesn't take away the fact that he can shoot the 3. Im 100% positive he would give a good team a couple threes every night.
He's playing well -- better than other guys on that crappy team who were drafted into this league. I see no reason to discredit that, but eh.
When he was here, I was really excited about Covington. 6'9" with some length and quickness, plus a three point stroke. I was expecting a big year for him this year but during summer league and preseason, it never looked like it "clicked" for him. I think he is one of those guys that needs to be the first or second option to be effective, which he is with the 76ers. But on a normal NBA team, he just isn't talented enough to be even a third option. Happy he is getting a chance to shine now though. Maybe some team will take chance on him and offer him a Jodie Meeks type contract.
Fair play to him, never discredit a guy who has had success from hard work. Hope he plays in the league a few years and gets some $$
I know it's over-discussed, but I really hate what they're doing there. That Hollis Thompson & Mbah a Moute are starting over Covington & McDaniels is criminal.