Cavs' Darius Garland: 'Sort of Lost My Joy for Basketball
Cavs' Darius Garland: 'Sort of Lost My Joy for Basketball' amid 2023-24 Jaw Injury
An injury-plagued 2023-24 season for Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland impacted more than just his ability to help the team on the court. Speaking
Cavaliers’ Darius Garland admits to losing his ‘joy’ for basketball in 2023-24
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland spent much of the 2023-24 season battling injuries, and it took a toll on the young guard.
‘My joy is back’: Darius Garland is determined to bounce back after one of the hardest years of his life
Darius Garland thought it was innocuous. Early in the second half of Cleveland’s mid-December showdown in Boston against the eventual NBA champion Celtics, Garland dribbled up the floor and used a sturdy Issac Okoro screen to force a switch onto 7-footer Kristaps Porzingis.
Darius Garland on dealing with injury last season: 'I sort of lost my joy for basketball'
I can still remember that play. I was trying to make strides, trying to take steps in the right direction and trying to get better and then, boom, I literally get hit in my face and it’s back to
Darius Garland, about his injury from last year: "I lost the joy for basketball"
At the Cleveland Cavaliers training camp, prior to the start of the 2024/25 NBA season, Darius Garland has been one of the main protagonists. The Ohio franchise's point guard, in an interview at the IMG Academy, explained the feeling he had when he got injured last season, which coincided with the best moment for the Cavs.
Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Six swipes vs. Pistons
Garland finished Wednesday's 108-92 preseason loss to Detroit with nine points (3-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two assists, one rebound and six steals over 25 minutes.
Cavaliers Star Darius Garland Thinks He Lost His “Joy For Basketball” After Dealing With Injury Last Season
Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland faced a challenging setback in his basketball career last season due to a severe injury. While driving to the basket during a game against the Boston Celtics, he collided with center Kristaps Porzingis,
Cavs’ Darius Garland Eyeing Bounce-Back Season, ‘Playing With That Joy Again’
There’s no denying it — last season was a rocky one for Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland. He suffered a broken jaw. He committed way too many turnovers when healthy.
Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Back in starting lineup
Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert and Evan Mobley will all return to action after missing Cleveland's previous preseason contest. Garland's stats took a turn for the worse last year, but he was battling the lingering effects of an early-season injury and is looking for a bounce-back campaign now that he's healthy.
Darius Garland: I want to stay healthy and shut so many people that turned on me
So, what is Garland trying to show this coming season? “That I’m better than last year,” Garland said. “First and foremost, I ...
Cavs' Darius Garland shoots down 'unhappy' rumors amid offseason trade discussions
Cavs star guard Darius Garland wanted to clear the air after there was rampant speculation about his future with the team ...
Where does Cavs guard Darius Garland rank on our list of The 40 Most Influential People In Cleveland Sports?
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cavs guard Darius Garland ranks 19th on The 40 Most Influential People in Cleveland Sports, our ranking of ...
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Darius Garland Sends A Clear Message To His Critics
Darius Garland of the Cleveland Cavaliers has done a lot during his five seasons in the NBA but still has much to prove. He ...
Cavs players open up about former head coach J.B. Bickerstaff
When the Cavs faced the Pistons during the preseason, it was also the first time they'd lock horns with former head coach J.B. Bickerstaff.