Unveiling the NBA’s Most Game-Changing Third Stars: Who’s Quietly Dominating the Hardwood?
2. Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers
Garland is among the league’s best point guards and certainly its best secondary guard, as he complements Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland’s backcourt. While Mitchell is the more ball-dominant player, his willingness to cede some control of the offense to Garland led to a 64-win campaign for the Cavaliers.
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When Mitchell, Garland and Evan Mobley — all top-10 options in their roles — shared the floor together last season, the Cavs outscored opponents by 10.1 points per 100 meaningful possessions, per Cleaning the Glass, regardless of who took the court with them. That is the stuff of true championship contention.



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