Best-case scenario
Garland is a score-first guard with impressive range. He hit nearly half his 3-pointers in a limited college career after averaging 27.6 points per game his senior year in high school, leading Brentwood Academy to its fourth straight state championship in Tennessee. He won Tennessee Mr. Basketball on three occasions and dished out 11 assists at the 2018 McDonald’s All-American Game.
He’s been as good as anyone when healthy. In a perfect world, his game develops to mirror that of Kyrie Irving or Damian Lillard. On a nightly basis, he peppers defenders with 3-pointers and acrobatic layups. Garland tuns out to be one of the best scorers in the league, perfectly blending with Collin Sexton in the Cavaliers’ backcourt for the next decade.
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With the bullish Sexton pestering opponents with his maniacal presence, Garland is free to be flashy. He has the green light to shoot from any range and awes fans with his talent. He progresses each year, eventually cementing himself as the Eastern Conference’s starter at point guard in the All-Star Game. With Sexton defending opponents’ best guards, Garland travels less distance on defense and stays healthy.
With the two highly-picked point guards reaching their full potential, the Cavs regularly play deep into the playoffs and nab at least one NBA title. Garland loves Cleveland, signing a max contract following his rookie deal. All is good.