The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA all season long. However, they do not get that status without the amazing play of Darius Garland. The starting point guard is slotting in beside Donovan Mitchell in a lethal backcourt duo. Mitchell and Garland were recently on the cover of Slam magazine. However, DG got another honor shortly after. That was to be featured on the basketball show Pass the Rock.
According to NBA.com, Darius Garland, also known as DG the PG, has been on fire all season. DG is also going for clutch player of the year, as he has been lights out in crunch time all season long. The Cleveland Cavaliers have also been in first place in the NBA’s Eastern Conference all season. However, recent falters have left the door cracked open for the Boston Celtics. Although, after a good win against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Cavaliers look to be back to their old selves. This is part of the reason that DG was singled out for Pass the Rock. Garland has said many times before that the “Vibes are immaculate in Cleveland.”
Darius Garland Breaks Down His Game as the NBA Playoffs Have Almost Arrived
“It’s your aura, I believe. That’s what the kids call it now,” Garland said as he broke down his play style. “I’m a vibe creator … ball-dominant. I like to get my teammates involved. We have a lot of characters on this team, it’s very similar to my family,” Garland said. “They’re all competitors; they all want to win. I always say our vibes are immaculate in Cleveland.”
Garland is a two-time NBA all-star, a skill challenge winner, and got third place in the 2025 three-point contest. DG is not a lightweight and will try to defend any position one through five. An undersized guard who is shifty and scrappy can be a headache for any opposing team in the league. Garland has mastered how to play with his height and his passing is next level. DG is a true PG with a chip on his shoulder.
The 2024-25 Cleveland Cavaliers have shocked the world with a simply amazing regular season. A 60-win season is not something to take lightly at all. However, the Boston Celtics remain the team to beat as the defending champs. Can Darius Garland and his Cavs steal the crown, or will they fall short yet again? For now, only time will tell as the postseason quickly approaches.
