Houston Rockets forward Robert Covington speaks with Rachel Nichols on The Jump about making a donation to Tennessee State University and how important attending a HBCU was to him. (3:35) Covington also speaks about a conversation he had with new Rockets head coach Stephen Silas as well as the team’s future with James Harden and Russell Westbrook.
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Young Sin
November 13, 2020 at 11:55 pm
Big Blue in the house. 🔥🔥
Mr.E
November 13, 2020 at 11:58 pm
The GM quit, the coach got fired, a bunch of players tense in trade rumors, everyone humoring the idea of trading the best player. It’s literally the same thing as the lakers last year. So does this mean the rockets will win in 2021?
Ved Patel
November 14, 2020 at 12:36 am
No LeBron. So naw.
BOSSGAMING LIVE
November 14, 2020 at 2:03 am
@Ved Patel what you talking about rockets 2020-2021 champions locked in 😂
Cameron Beard
November 13, 2020 at 11:59 pm
What a stand up dude
WeHaveFun
November 14, 2020 at 12:00 am
It’s been a tumultuous offseason for the Houston Rockets.
Sporting a green General Manager and Head Coach, along with two superstars who want out, Clutch City would be forgiven for setting their sights a little lower.
Not so.
Newly minted GM Rafael Stone made it clear that he has the same goal as his predecessor, Daryl Morey: Proving the Rockets are more than just another Western Conference contender.
“There’s no reason to go and blow it up,” said Stone. “We’ve had some amazing successes, and some really tough losses. Getting to the Western Conference Finals is an incredible achievement. It is. But we can do better. We know we can lose at the highest level.”
The recently departed Morey knows the criticism all too well. Despite numerous close calls, many wonder if his approach can summit the mountain. Morey stands by his work.
“The reality is, if you win 60+ games you have a chance to win the whole thing. And if you can win the whole thing, you can definitely lose it. We were right there.”
There is still the question of James Harden’s workload. Famous for his Iversonian usage, Harden has faltered during playoff runs, leading some to suggest that fewer targets may help save his toughest games for when the team needs them most. Harden disagrees.
“It’s a rhythm game. The way you play leading up to the Finals has a lot to do with how you perform when you get there. I can’t change what I’m doing. I just need to keep working,” Harden said.
“I know we’re going to get there because of the work we put in. We struggle in the weight room, in practice, when the cameras are off, so we can struggle when it counts.”
Joseph Esharive
November 14, 2020 at 1:49 am
was this copies or not? Cause if not WOW
WeHaveFun
November 14, 2020 at 1:57 am
@Joseph Esharive Haha I wrote it myself if that’s what you mean.
Mr.E
November 14, 2020 at 12:03 am
This shows that the rockets’ situation is not as bad as everyone is overrating about
CJ TheGod
November 14, 2020 at 12:04 am
Outta all the different ways you could if affected the world with a Million dollars, you choose a college? I’m not impressed. HBCU or not, there are ppl starving, dying out there.
maxeome
November 14, 2020 at 12:57 am
What did you do on your end ??!
CJ TheGod
November 14, 2020 at 1:20 am
@maxeome Alot. If you knew me personally you wouldn’t ask.
Fawdzoola
November 14, 2020 at 12:05 am
What happened to auto play on YouTube?
Donovan Myers
November 14, 2020 at 12:24 am
That’s fire. Big up Covington
Sam I am
November 14, 2020 at 12:35 am
If the rockets trade him I’m done
Leland Barnes
November 14, 2020 at 12:45 am
Fr
Metro Bobberton
November 14, 2020 at 12:51 am
I love roco. He a great dude. Hope he wins a chip with harden
Night Wolf
November 14, 2020 at 1:02 am
Fav role player on the rockets since J Smoove
JAYY S
November 14, 2020 at 1:14 am
His hand movements when they talked about Russ and harden😂😂😂😂
D S
November 14, 2020 at 2:32 am
Calling for sub
Taj Woods
November 14, 2020 at 1:26 am
ROCO TO LAKERS
James Martin
November 14, 2020 at 1:36 am
There is much to be said about HBCU’s. They aren’t exclusively Black now of course, but they give opportunities that some might not get otherwise. I remember for awhile, only Notre Dame had more people getting drafted to the NFL than Grambling.
Mike Lawry
November 14, 2020 at 1:47 am
Our athletes take care of the community more than politicians
Goated Forlife
November 14, 2020 at 2:18 am
It rly do seem like it lmao
oh money
November 14, 2020 at 1:57 am
Imagine being a small forward, getting traded & being told you have to guard Centers & Power Forwards every night.
Guti Konga
November 14, 2020 at 1:59 am
If the Lakers can get him; good night everyone
Troy Butler
November 14, 2020 at 2:00 am
Now this is really actually news worth reporting and listening to! Much respect to Robert Covington!
PharaohLawLess1
November 14, 2020 at 2:01 am
GOD Bless him for being so giving and loyal to HSBC
Guti Konga
November 14, 2020 at 2:02 am
I don’t care what anyone says, Russ is a champ. He plays like his life depends on it. He just hasn’t had the right piece around him
Phil Davis
November 14, 2020 at 2:02 am
Very cool …Classic Move.
dukeakartj
November 14, 2020 at 2:08 am
🙏🏾
Y sh
November 14, 2020 at 2:31 am
Robert “you know ” Covington
Edgeysword
November 14, 2020 at 2:33 am
Literally one of the nicest and realist dudes in the league. I can’t believe the cops arrested him for LITERALLY cleaning up graffiti and picking up trash after one of the riots.
Christopher Davis
November 14, 2020 at 2:46 am
Covington looks like he just learned how to tap dance