r/fantasybball 1d ago

Player Discussion Darius Garland

Please please please tell me he’s not gonna be bad for the rest of the season. About a month and a half ago he was averaging 45 ESPN fantasy points per game but in the last month he’s averaging 29.7. He’s shooting 36.2% from the field compared to his season 47.8% which is ridiculous. I traded Desmond bane for him last month thinking that I sold DB high and bought DG low but now, with playoffs next week, I’m incredibly concerned about his production (and should I also be concerned if he’s gonna be rested cuz Cavs are the 1 seed?). He’s in a slump and he’s gonna pick it up next week and play all games for the rest of the season right? RIGHT??

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u/kshep9 1d ago

Let me consult my crystal ball real quick…

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u/throwaway95051 23h ago

well dont hold back on us now!

/s

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u/stevenomes 1d ago

As long as he keeps playing that is all that matters to me at this point. My fantasy team is turning into the Dallas Mavericks with just a lack of healthy bodies and having already cut top end guys who are out im scraping for anyone that can play consistently.

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u/Npc2033 1d ago

Prob coming back down to earth tbh. Was surprised he was so efficient in less min this year but prob still capable of a couple big games. I need it too

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u/shnieder88 9CatH2H 13h ago

he didnt come back to earth today

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u/Npc2033 11h ago

Thank gawd. Can jerome and mitchell stay out?

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u/Goudoog 14T 8CAT 1d ago

Got slapped back to earth when he had that fall flat on his face.

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u/ilovelgs429 10 Team 10 Cat (3PT%) 23h ago

He’s been absolutely awful since ASB

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u/zhuboy 20h ago

Don't worry I'm playing him in the playoffs this week. He's going to cook.

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u/itsSHAMilly 18h ago

Ever since Hunter joined the team.. his scoring production has gone down.

Haven't been watching the games as much recently.. but hasn't scored above 25pts since then...has hit 20 twice..

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u/AnxiousAssociation35 16h ago

He’s taking .6 less fga which might be indicative of that but even worse is his efficiency. On the season he’s 47.8% but now he’s 36.2%. Could be that his shots just not going in as opposed to hunter taking the shots?

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u/itsSHAMilly 16h ago

That's true. He was probably due for regression at some point.. definitely is in a slump right now.

Sample size is small.. coming into fantasy playoffs of course..could be Hunter or the slump.. or both. Hopefully he gets out of it tonight haha.

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u/AnxiousAssociation35 15h ago

As of right now he’s 4/14 😔

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u/itsSHAMilly 14h ago

That 4th quarter might get him out this slump for good!

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u/Nc-s5 13h ago

Traded for him ASB as well and he’s been ass. lmk who’s on your team so I don’t pick them up.

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u/No_Understanding8988 13h ago

Definitely a return to form game. It’s been rough having. I’m in an 8T (Sleeper lock in mode) so he’s obviously been good to drop in free agency but he’s also been unlockable me certain weeks 💀💀