Height
6'1"
Weight
192 lbs
Age
26
College
Vanderbilt
Experience
6 yrs
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 417 | 18.8 | 2.4 | 6.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 46.5% | 38.9% | 86.6% |
| 2025-26 |  | 36 | 18.8 | 2.4 | 6.9 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$81.6M
Guaranteed
$81.6M
AAV
$27.2M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Clippers' three-year, $81.6 million commitment to Darius Garland earns a **D- CVI**, representing a significant overpay for an above-average starter at the point guard position. While Garland brings legitimate playmaking ability and scoring upside, the $27.2M AAV pushes him into near-All-Star money territory despite never reaching that tier consistently. This deal creates concerning salary cap rigidity for a franchise already operating in luxury tax territory with aging superstars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, limiting their ability to add meaningful depth around their core. The three-year structure does provide some trade flexibility compared to longer commitments, but Garland's contract will likely be viewed as neutral-to-negative asset given the premium paid for his current production level. For a team in win-now mode, allocating this much cap space to a point guard who hasn't proven he can elevate his game in high-leverage playoff situations represents a questionable resource allocation that could hamstring their championship window.
Performance Analysis
Darius Garland earns a B- Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level point guard putting up solid numbers for the Los Angeles Clippers. This season, Darius is putting up 18.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game across 417 games. Darius's strongest area is APG at 6.9, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 2.4 (point guard median: 5.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Darius ranks 24th. Darius is a reliable contributor who the Los Angeles Clippers can count on game to game.
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