Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio handles the ball. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
The Cleveland Cavaliers look to have a young lead guard on the rise in Darius Garland, who had a bounce-back campaign in Year 2. He showed out last season with 17.4 points and 6.1 assists per contest after what was a fairly underwhelming rookie campaign, because of a number of factors.
Garland appeared to be fully himself in 2020-21 though, and his handle, shiftiness and deep range were on display throughout this past season for the Cavaliers. His playmaking and vision was too, and with both his shot-making and passing abilities in mind, I’m pumped to see how he continues to take further strides for Cleveland next season and beyond.