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Darius Garland makes a STATEMENT about the Cavs 🔥 | #shorts

12 Feb 2022 · 1 min

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In a brief interview clip, Darius Garland expresses confidence in the Cleveland Cavaliers heading into the season. He highlights the impact of recent roster additions—center Evan Mobley and stretch‑big Lauri Markkanen—both 7‑footers who expand the team's size and floor‑spacing. Garland praises head coach J.B. Bickerstaff for locking the squad in mentally, especially on the defensive end, which he describes as the team's core identity. He believes the Cavs are tough to beat, have surprised many, and are among the league’s best teams.

Well, I had a feeling coming to training camp that we were gonna be really good. Adding Evan, another 7-footer. Adding Laurie, another 7-footer that can stretch the floor. And then just seeing what we were doing in training camp, I really liked our team coming in. I mean, Coach Bickerstaff, JB, he just has everybody locked in right now. Defensive-wise, I mean, that's our whole thing, defense. So when we getting the stops, I mean, I think we're really tough to beat. I know we surprised a lot of people, and I think we're one of the best teams in the league, bro, to be honest with you.