Darius Garland

DARIUS GARLAND (CLE)

#10•D. GARLAND

PG • 6’1, 192 lbs; 5th year, Vanderbilt

TOP DOG

NBA ROLE: ELITE, HIGHLY-SKILLED PLAYMAKER

  

The 5th pick in 2019, Darius Garland is already a franchise point guard in Cleveland; has assumed major playmaking duties - highly touted: chance to operate at a very high level in the league; quick, disciplined finisher w/ multiple options below the basket, strong outside shooter w/ range (accurate with feet set from downtown); smooth, “quick-twitch” scorer, makes things happen without forcing anything/disrupting offensive flow - only needs a couple dribbles to gain optimal positioning on the floor; Garland has a nice feel between the lines (swift step backs, leaning Js), must continue developing floaters & runners; comfortable w/ the ball (always makes the right play), patient w/ his screener; true lead guard w/ an advanced scoring aptitude: Garland does a nice job of getting teammates involved early in games, can create and improvise on the fly if action breaks down; excellent backcourt combo w/ Donovan Mitchell, great connection w/ Jarrett Allen & Evan Mobley; young All-Star PG, cornerstone: Garland reps the new era of Cavs basketball, has helped lead a swift turnaround back to playoff contention

*two downhill attackers/playmakers w/ the ability to space the floor

SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.

#DOGTAG: TOP DOG, ALL-STAR, BUCKET-GETTER, SNIPER

MORE ON D. GARLAND

  • NBA All-Star (2022)

  • Drafted 5th overall (2019)

  • McDonald’s All-American (2018)

  • Jordan Brand Classic (2018)

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K24 RATING: 86