Fansided · Nov 4, 2025
Cavaliers about to remember why Darius Garland was never the problem
Critics have long contested that Darius Garland doesn't fit with Donovan Mitchell. He's about to prove them wrong.
Miami Heat v Cleveland Cavaliers - Game One | Jason Miller/GettyImagesFor as consistent as the criticism of their backcourt may be, the Cleveland Cavaliers need Darius Garland if they hope to live up to their potential. The two-time All-Star has consistently come under fire as a player who allegedly doesn't fit alongside All-NBA First Team honoree Donovan Mitchell.
If the past 98 games have proven anything, however, it's that Garland won't need long to prove how important he is to the Cavaliers in 2025-26.