Robert Covington

“That's one thing I've really taken in pride in, is becoming that two way player, because that makes me that much more valuable for the team.”

“Church is definitely still present in my life. Every Sunday I'm tuned in and then throughout the week I read scriptures, I read motivational messages.”

“My mom laid the foundation that in order for you to be successful, you have to take care of the books first. That's one thing she preached about, because at any point, other stuff can be taken away.”

“A lot of people didn't think I would be here. But I put myself in great positions and I always had the mentality that what is meant for me is meant for me. The only person that can stop you is yourself.”

“I've faced adversity countless, countless times throughout my life. One thing I've always preached is keep pushing.”

“I always feel my next shot is good.”

“I don't want to be just sitting on the couch in front of the TV all the time. I want to be learning stuff.”

“I typically don't get out of shape that easily.”

“My roots are in Chicago, and ensuring the West Pullman community has the greatest potential to improve long-term health, wellness, economic, and social outcomes is a personal mission.”

“Sometimes I go back and listen to the very first day I went to church. I listen to that sermon all the time, because that was the sermon that was life changing for me.”

“Nobody can stop me from being what I want to be.”

“I said that once I stopped playing, when that time comes, I wanted to still be around sports.”

“God is not going to sit up here and judge you for what you've done in the past. Church has opened up my mind in a whole different aspect.”

“There is nothing like playing in the actual games, compared to simulating it, working out, playing some five-on-five. It's not the same.”

“I have been in slumps before where I've never lost confidence in myself.”

“I only had two scholarship offers with Tennessee State being one of them. That put a lot on my shoulders - not having the same opportunities as some other guys I knew - and it didn't feel like many people had much faith in me as a basketball player.”

“I felt like, honestly, seeing a therapist was kind of weak. But it helps. It helps a whole lot, because it allows you to decompress and restart.”

“I was one of those kids that my parents had faith in me and I had faith in myself. Anything anybody told me negative, I'd just brush it off and keep moving.”

“I am not one to get into people's opinions, because if I were to be that way, I would not be where I am today.”

“Fans were booing me at one point. I just kept working, that's the main thing. I'm not going to let that deteriorate my game.”