Robert Covington and his biographical documentary from HBCU to the NBA

Sixers Talk: A Philadelphia 76ers Podcast · Mar 12, 2026 · 59m

00:00 - Former 76er Robert Covington joins the show for his documentary Allergic to Failure

02:04 - Why he chose PBS to release the documentary

05:08 - His journey from an HBCU (Tennessee State) to the NBA

09:52 - The Process years, difficult, but fun!

11:08 - His very close relationship with ANOTHER former Sixer Isaiah Canaan

14:47 - The up and downs of his career

20:41 - Reception from Philadelphia fans

25:06 - The infamous 10-win season

30:34 - Dealing with being traded away

36:24 - How former Sixers assistant Lloyd Pierce shaped him

38:24 - How he got to 1st Team All Defense

44:24 -…