Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal
We think so. What contending team couldn’t use a strong 3-and-D forward?
Sure, we didn’t see much of Covington this year. We don’t know why. Here’s a question: how bad could his game have fallen off?
Covington is in the back end of his prime. Moreover, he was a low-usage player to begin with.
It feels safe to conclude that whatever reasons kept him off the floor for the Clippers won’t be a problem for the Lakers.
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Let’s assume Covington at least resembles his former self. This is one of the best weak-side defenders in the NBA. Covington is also a solid floor spacer.
Should the Clippers really give him up?