Trail Blazers striker Robert Covington was eliminated in the first round of the 2021 NBA All-Star Skills Challenge. For the event, the Blazers striker wore his Tennessee State shirt – representing his roots at HBCU. Covington faced a field that included Luka Doncic, Chris Paul, Julius Randle, Nikola Vucevic and Domantas Sabonis.
Prior to the competition, Covington announced that it is donating $ 50,000 to two scholarship athletes in the state of Tennessee (25,000 each).
Covington, who entered the event as the biggest underdog, faced Vucevic in the first round. After missing the target on his first attempt at a chest pass, Covington struggled to regain his balance against Magic’s great companion. Vucevic put the opening round on ice by sinking his first three-point attempt.
Sabonis He survived Vucevic in a tight run in the final race to take home the title of this year’s skills competition.
Covington will now enjoy a few days of rest before the Blazers return to action on Thursday to face the Suns.