Acquiring Robert Covington sent Blazers Twitter into a frenzy

Trail Blazers

Acquiring Robert Covington sent Blazers Twitter into a frenzy

/ by Dylan Mickanen

Trail Blazers

For years, one of the players on the wishlists of Blazers fans was Houston Rockets small forward Robert Covington.

Monday evening, that dream became a reality.

Portland acquired Houston Rockets small forward Robert Covington in exchange for Trevor Ariza, the Blazers' 2020 first-round pick (16th overall), and a future first-round pick, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

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With Covington reportedly a part of Rip City, Blazers Twitter celebrated accordingly.

Oh wow wow wow https://t.co/CQoRrz1gWU
— Nolan Smith (@NolanTSmith) November 17, 2020

Very good news. Blazers got a starting SF. Thanks Neil. https://t.co/p8E2HgZ2rm
— ChadinPortland 🎙 (@ChadinRipCity) November 17, 2020

This might seem like a steep price, but man, Covington is a PHENOMENAL addition to pair with Dame & CJ.

And he’s on a bargain deal right now at 2/$25M remaining on his contract. https://t.co/kgd05Z5khh
— Ethan Norof (@Ethan_Norof) November 17, 2020

Uh, guys. The Blazers did the right thing. https://t.co/8txwMf11YQ
— Joe Simons (@joesimonssays) November 17, 2020

Anyone who knows me or follows me knows now much I love RoCo. One of my favorite players in the league, and a perfect fit for Portland. I have always wanted to find a way to get him to PDX. I love this deal!!! #RipCity https://t.co/gOabeeQHKJ
— Chris Burkhardt (@CBurkhardtNBCS) November 17, 2020

A BLAZERS TRADE!!! #RipCity https://t.co/SK94oaXkE1
— Brandon Sprague (@BrandonSprague) November 17, 2020

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO https://t.co/J1hvd7XN6g
— Billy (@BlmBilly) November 17, 2020

Robert Covington defending the NBA last season^*:

Kawhi 3-12
DMitchell 5-20
Tatum 3-11
Kristaps 4-11
Westbrook 3-9

^small sample size
*cherry picked for maximum impact
— Dan Sheldon (@DanSheldon620) November 17, 2020

Welcome RoCo!!