Cavs’ Darius Garland Softball Game Lineup Includes Evan Mobley, Rich Paul, Kenny Atkinson

The celebrity softball game being hosted by Cavaliers guard Darius Garland reads like a who’s who of Cleveland sports personalities and NBA types. Probably because it is.

The game is a way to raise funds for the Darius Garland Foundation, designed to “empower the next generation to chase their dreams,” per the official press release. It is scheduled for Saturday, August 2, at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake, Ohio.

Given that Garland has a surgically repaired big toe, he’s likely to only manage while raising money for a good cause. But hey, many others will be there and taking the field. 

The roster, which is subject to change, features Cavaliers Evan Mobley, Jaylon Tyson, and Tristan Thompson (though he’s a free agent), as well as Cleveland-born agent Rich Paul — whose extensive list of clients includes Garland, Thompson, and oh yeah, LeBron James.

NBA free agent guard Talen Horton-Tucker is also expected to be there, as is Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges. 

Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson and president of basketball operations Koby Altman will also take part in the day’s events.

Below is a complete list of the “initial roster,” per the release:

• Ariane Kirkpatrick, CEO & President, The AKA Team & Mavuno
• Brandon Cavanaugh, NBA Agent, Klutch Sports Group
• Camryn Justice, Reporter, News 5 Cleveland
• Danita Harris, Anchor, WKYC 3News
• Des Nunnan, Entrepreneur & Community Leader
• DJ E-V, Award-Winning Artist, DJ, & Entrepreneur
• DJ Steph Floss, Official DJ, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Evan Mobley, Forward, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Freddie Gibbs, Grammy-Nominated Rapper
• G Herbo, Rapper
• Grant Gilbert, VP, Basketball and Business Operations, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Jaylon Tyson, Forward, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Joe Haden, Former Cornerback, Cleveland Browns
• Josh Cribbs, Former Return Specialist and Wide Receiver, Cleveland Browns
• Kenny Atkinson, Head Coach, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Koby Altman, President of Basketball Operations, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Michael Sirpilla, CEO, Society Brands
• Miles Bridges, Forward, Charlotte Hornets
• Remy Murrey, Reporter, News 5 Cleveland
• Rich Paul, CEO, Klutch Sports Group
• Ricky Smith (aka Rickonia), Cleveland Personality
• Rumor Rell, Influencer & Entertainer
• Shontel Brown, Member of U.S. House of Representatives
• Talen Horton-Tucker, Guard, NBA Free Agent
• Tristan Thompson, Center, NBA Free Agent

The stadium is the home of the Lake County Captains, the Cleveland Guardians’ High-A minor league affiliate.

For the record, early weather projections for Eastlake on August 2? Sunny and 75 degrees.

Tickets are available for purchase here. For more information, visit milb.com/lake-county.

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