Born on December 14, 1990, Robert Covington is an American professional basketball player renowned for his exceptional 3-and-D skills. He plays for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA.
Covington's basketball journey began at Proviso West High School in Hillside, Illinois. During his senior season, his stellar performances earned him numerous accolades, including the West Suburban Conference Player of the Year title, as he led Proviso West to the West Suburban Championship. Continuing his basketball career at Tennessee State from 2009 to 2013, Covington showcased his elite two-way talent.
Despite going undrafted in 2013, the veteran forward joined the NBA G League (then known as the NBA D-League) for the 2013/14 season, where his outstanding contributions earned him recognition as an NBA D-League All-Star, All-Star Game MVP, and inclusion in the All-NBA D-League First Team.
On November 15, 2014, Covington's talents caught the attention of the Philadelphia 76ers, leading to the signing of a reported five-year contract. This marked the beginning of his solid ten-year NBA career, predominantly operating as an elite wing specializing in 3-and-D gameplay.
Throughout his noteworthy NBA career, Covington has played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Clippers. However, in late 2023, Covington was traded back to Philadelphia, where his professional journey began.
Robert Covington Salary
According to Spotrac, Robert Covington will earn $11,692,308 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
This contract reflects Covington’s great two-way impact on the court and value to the Philadelphia 76ers franchise. It underscores his status as one of the league's premier 3-and-D players.
A yearly breakdown of his salary as reported by sportrac is mentioned below:
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2022/23 | Los Angeles Clippers | $12,307,692 |
| 2023/24 | Philadelphia 76ers | $11,692,308 |
How many years are left on Robert Covington’s contract?
Robert Covington has one year left on his contract. He is in the last year of the contract and will be an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2024.
FAQ's on Robert Covington salary
A. Robert Covington’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $11,692,308.
A. Robert Covington has a two-year $24,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. Robert Covington will be an unrestricted free agent in the upcoming 2024 NBA offseason.
A. Robert Covington played college ball at Tennessee State University from 2009 to 2013.
A. Robert Covington is a small forward but he can also play the power forward spot.
A. In the 2023/24 season, Robert Covington is averaging 4.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game, as of March 2024.
