Houston Rockets Fans Want Team To Reunite With 11-Year NBA Veteran

Houston Rockets fans would love the team to bring back 11-year veteran Robert Covington.

Aug 4, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, USA; Robert Covington #33 of the Houston Rockets stands on the court before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 04, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via Imagn Images / Pool Photo-Imagn Images

Robert Covington spent last year with the Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers.

He averaged 4.4 points and 3.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 43.9% from the field and 33.9% from the three-point range in 29 games.

Currently, Covington is one of the most intriguing free agents who is still available on September 19.

Nov 17, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) looks for the pass while guarded by Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) during the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images / Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

On Wednesday, Houston Rockets fans (via X) discussed how they want the team to consider signing Covington.

Via @BradeauxNBA: "The Rockets should have an open roster spot with AJ Griffin leaving the team:

So I’d bring in Robert Covington to round out the 15 man roster.

Would be a great rotational option if Jabari Smith Jr, Tari Eason, or Cam Whitmore ever go down with an injury.

Great fit with Udoka."

The Rockets should have an open roster spot with AJ Griffin leaving the team:

So I’d bring in Robert Covington to round out the 15 man roster.

Would be a great rotational option if Jabari Smith Jr, Tari Eason, or Cam Whitmore ever go down with an injury.

Great fit with Udoka. https://t.co/2ozo9BabPw pic.twitter.com/dakA5m0V5Y

— Bradeaux (@BradeauxNBA) September 18, 2024

Via @paulpratt713: "RoCo!!! Love that guy"

RoCo!!! Love that guy

— Paul Pratt (@paulpratt713) September 18, 2024

Via @KevinSels33: "Love that idea!"

Love that idea!

— Kevin Sels (@KevinSels33) September 18, 2024

Via @Dripp_Gawd: "Somebody said it. Thank you. F**ing LOVE RoCo."

Somebody said it. Thank you. Fcking LOVE RoCo. pic.twitter.com/Ashk4FExIB

— Preston (@Dripp_Gawd) September 18, 2024

Via @OzHouston: "Covington or Crowder are the obvious options

Unless Ime isn't a fan of Amen at PG then I'd consider Fultz"

Covington or Crowder are the obvious options

Unless Ime isn't a fan of Amen at PG then I'd consider Fultz

— Houston Rockets In Oz 🚀🚀🚀 (@OzHouston) September 18, 2024

Via @2WayOlajuwon: "Good idead"

Good idead

— 𝟑𝟒 (@2WayOlajuwon) September 19, 2024

Via @cycloneculver: "would 100% love this signing"

would 100% love this signing

— MAL1KCULVA (@cycloneculver) September 19, 2024

Covington spent his rookie season in the NBA with the Rockets (seven games).

He then joined the franchise again for part of the 2019-20 season.

In addition to the Rockets, 76ers and Clippers, Covington has also spent time with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Portland Trail Blazers over 11 seasons.

Oct 5, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets small forward Robert Covington (33) shoots during the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Last season, the Rockets were the 11th seed in the Western Conference with a 41-41 record.

They were 5.0 games back of the Golden State Warriors for the final play-in tournament spot.