NBA: Predicting Every Team’s Breakout Player For 2016-17

Oct 9, 2014; Lithonia, GA, USA; The NBA logo is shown with basketballs as the Atlanta Hawks conduct an open practice at Miller Grove High School. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2014; Lithonia, GA, USA; The NBA logo is shown with basketballs as the Atlanta Hawks conduct an open practice at Miller Grove High School. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 26, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia 76ers: Robert Covington

With Ben Simmons being out for three months with a broken foot, Robert Covington’s name will be called a lot more than he was thinking it would this coming season.

Covington is a threat on the offensive end as a 6-foot-9 forward who can stretch the floor with the best of them. As unfortunate it is to see a young prospect like Ben Simmons go down with an injury, Covington will be an immediate replacement until Simmons can get healthy.

Look out for Covington and Jahlil Okafor to provide a majority of the offensive firepower for the young 76er team. And Joel Embiid, if he’s healthy.