Robert Covington Quotes

Robert Covington

Profession : Athlete

Birth : December 14, 1990

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.

Robert Covington

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.

Robert Covington

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

Robert Covington

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

Robert Covington

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

Robert Covington

I always feel my next shot is good.

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.

Robert Covington

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.

Robert Covington

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.

Robert Covington

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.

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No matter what, if I'm playing or not playing, I'm still going to be the same person, be that leader.

Robert Covington

There's many times people told me I couldn't do something or couldn't work for it - it just made me more hungry.

Robert Covington

As a kid, you get told you can't - either you're going to believe it or not.

Robert Covington

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.

Robert Covington

I'm a fighter. That's what I've been my whole life.

Robert Covington

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.

Robert Covington