From Newsweek · Rowan Fisher-Shotton · · 50s
Steve Kerr Praises Lendeborg's Breakout Performance
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scores 31 points in season opener, earning high praise from coach Steve Kerr.
In brief
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scores 31 points in season opener, earning high praise from coach Steve Kerr. Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scored 31 points in a season opener win, with coach Steve Kerr calling him 'strong as an ox and skilled'. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Warriors Win Season Opener
Golden State Warriors beat Denver Nuggets 134-114 with rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scoring 31 points.
Lendeborg Breakout Stats
Lendeborg ended with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists in a career-high performance.
Kerr's High Praise
Coach Steve Kerr called Lendeborg 'strong as an ox and skilled', noting his rare readiness for critical game moments.
“He's strong as an ox and skilled”
Lendeborg's Potential
Lendeborg averages 21.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists through four games, making him an early Rookie of the Year favorite.
The essence
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scored 31 points in a season opener win, with coach Steve Kerr calling him 'strong as an ox and skilled'.
