Darius Kinnard Garland is the starting point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA as of March 2025. Hailing from the small town of Gary, Indiana, Darius Garland's journey from his college career to becoming the Cavaliers' franchise cornerstone has been nothing short of extraordinary. Born on January 26, 2000, Darius Garland's basketball journey commenced when he attended the prestigious Brentwood Academy in Tennessee. Garland was outstanding throughout this four-year stint at Tennessee as he led the high school team to a state championship in all four years. In his fourth season, he averaged 27.6 points, five rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. He was a five-star recruit across all the scouting reports, and ultimately committed to play for the Vanderbilt Commodores.
A meniscus injury in one game raised concerns and cast a shadow of uncertainty on his prospects. Following the injury, Garland didn’t appear for the college team. Nonetheless, Garland remained widely regarded as one of the best prospects in the point guard position, showcasing his potential as a future star in the NBA.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Darius Garland with the fifth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Garland's arrival marked the dawn of a new era for the franchise. Despite his youth, he brought maturity to the Cavaliers, and controlled the tempo of the Cavs offense from the get-go. One of Garland's standout qualities is his exceptional shooting ability. He has already made the Cavaliers' history by becoming the fastest player in Cavs’ franchise history to reach 500 3-pointers made.
Garland became an All-Star in the 2021-22 season as he continues to be a rising star in the NBA. In the 2022/23 season, Garland's stellar performance continued as he played 69 regular season games and boasted impressive averages of 21.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game. As of March 2025, Garland has played 371 games, averaging 18.9 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.
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