The Cavaliers’ season of Darius Garland’s comeback should be fueled by the new point guard ranking.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have earned due criticism over the past two seasons, but it should only prove to stoke the flames of a passionate comeback this year.
In the last two playoffs, Cleveland’s basketball club entered the first round as the fourth seed, holding homecourt advantage. After defeating the Orlando Magic in seven games this year, the Cavs faced off against the eventual champion Boston Celtics, losing in five games without two of the core players. Still, Cleveland’s poor injury luck is no excuse for one playoff win in two years.
Rather than panicking and dealing away core stars, the Cavaliers fired head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and searched for a coach with a plan to orchestrate an efficient offense around these players. With a backcourt of Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland is aiming to accomplish what few have done – winning a championship with two undersized guards in the starting lineup.
Despite early trade rumors surrounding Garland, all signs have pointed to the one-time All-Star staying in town, reportedly frustrated by the assertions. Together, Mitchell and Garland have posted positive net ratings in both seasons, but Garland’s injury-riddled and underwhelming season last year has cast doubt upon his fit alongside Spida for the long-term success of the Cavaliers.
As the 2024-25 regular season approaches, HoopsHype released their annual offseason top 30 point guard rankings. Unsurprisingly, the league’s MVP candidate PGs Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander topped the list. New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson soared up to third after finishing in the top five for MVP voting, as well.
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