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Which Philadelphia 76ers Player Emerges First?

By Bret Stuter

Jan 27, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown talks with his team during the fourth quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Pistons defeated the 76ers 110-97. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown talks with his team during the fourth quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Pistons defeated the 76ers 110-97. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) after making a three-pointer during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 117-96. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) after making a three-pointer during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 117-96. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Robert Covington

Robert Covington has been that player with incredible promise, who flirts with flashes of brilliance, but who always seems to wake up the morning after with a pumpkin, some rats, and missing one of his glass slippers.

To say it another way, he is very “streaky”.

He can play nearly 30 minutes in a game with no score, and then play 30 minutes in a game and score 23.  Covington can harass his opponent all night, picking their pockets for up to four steals in a game, and then seemingly be unable to pull one ball away.  He can pull in up to eight rebounds in a game, and other times be forced to settle for just one rebound.

And nobody knows which player will step onto the court on any given night.

With Covington playing his third season with the 76ers, many hoped this might be the year, much like Nerlens Noel, where he would put it all together.  At 6-foot-9 and 215 pounds, paired with his versatility, he can slide in as a power forward, small forward, and even shooting guard.

He has all the trappings of a leading two-way player in the NBA.  Hopefully, he will exhibit the faith of head coach Brett Brown on the court this year.

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