Darius Garland is one of the top NBA players in the game today. The young guard has helped his Cleveland Cavaliers become legit title contenders. Learn more about Darius Garland below.
Basketball In His Blood
Darius Garland was named Tennessee's Mr. Basketball three times during his four-year high school career. He grew up in Indiana but moved to Tennessee right before he got into seventh grade.
Basketball was in Darius’s blood. His father played in the NBA, Winston Garland. Darius grew up with a ball in his hand, 24/7.
Baseball
Even though he grew up excelling at basketball, his first love has always been baseball. It was clear to Garland though that his future was with basketball, so he had to give up on his baseball dreams. His father also pushed him to follow in his footsteps.
NBA
In 2019, Garland was taken with the 5 pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played college basketball for Vanderbilt. Garland only played 5 games for Vanderbilt before his season ended in injury. He would quickly impress Clevland with his playmaking, scoring and competitiveness.
On The Rise
Garland is currently in his sixth season. Currently, the Cavs are one of the best teams in the league. Many believe Cleveland could win a championship.
Garland is having his best year in the NBA, based on personal success and most importantly, team success. What truly makes him special is how hard he goes every single night. The Cavs are now a team that others want to beat. Garland’s energy and passion help them face this challenge every game.
Future
Darius Garland is one of the best point guards in the league. Cleveland has a lot of young talent on its squad, and Garland is an intricate piece of their team. The best is yet to come for Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Adam C. Better
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