Darius Garland is a big reason why the Cleveland Cavaliers have been successful this year. The Cavs guard dished on being an NBA All-Star and joining New Balance.

Donovan Mitchell is a leader for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but even leaders have to sometimes tease their teammates. On Thursday evening, Mitchell was giving a post-game interview after the Cavs beat the Brooklyn Nets.

During an interview with NBA reporter Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, Darius Garland said it took “some grown man conversations” for him and Donovan Mitchell to play together. Garland and Mitchell are one of the best duos in the NBA.

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"My numbers going down? Whatever. But that took time," Mitchell said, acknowledging that he would have struggled to accept a statistical dip earlier in his career. Source: ESPN #Cavs don't have Darius Garland -- again.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, with a 49-10 record, face the Portland Trail Blazers on March 2. Key player Darius Garland, leading with 21.3 points per game, is confirmed to play. Donovan Mitchell is resting.

Donovan Mitchell had 26 points ... What do you want to be known for, if anything. Darius Garland: I want to be one of the best point guards to ever play this game. And then just like a hard ...

Brooklyn struggled on defense in the third quarter, allowing 14 points from Donovan Mitchell in a 56% shooting effort for ... five rebounds and two assists, and Darius Garland added 18 points. Killian Hayes, who signed a 10-day contract with the Nets ...