What happened
Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy said rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is already exceeding expectations before the regular season, pointing to his handle, passing and decision-making as early strengths. He called the 2026 No. 11 pick a player the team is pleased with and has been, "
Steve Kerr said he is leaning toward starting Lendeborg, and the rookie has backed up that talk by scoring at least 17 points in all but one preseason game, including 23 points in 24 minutes against Sacramento. Dunleavy also said Lendeborg could even be used at center, though he.
A bigger role for Lendeborg could change Golden State’s opening-night rotation, especially if the staff uses him as a multi-position piece. His defensive fit and any center minutes are still uncertain, so the final usage is not settled yet.
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Original reporting: Why Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is exceeding GM Mike Dunleavy's expectations — Yahoo Sports ↗