Selected 5th overall in 2019, Garland faced early scrutiny after a meniscus injury limited his college career to just five games.
Garland's breakout occurred in his third season, where he averaged 21.7 points and 8.6 assists , earning his first All-Star nod and finishing third in Most Improved Player voting. darius garland cavs
On November 13, 2022, he scored a career-high 51 points against the Timberwolves, joining LeBron James and Kyrie Irving as one of the few Cavaliers to reach the 50-point mark. Synergy and Challenges with Donovan Mitchell Selected 5th overall in 2019, Garland faced early