# Steve Kerr Praises Lendeborg's Breakout Performance

> Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scores 31 points in season opener, earning high praise from coach Steve Kerr.
- Title: Steve Kerr Praises Lendeborg's Breakout Performance · Newsweek
- Summary: Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scores 31 points in season opener, earning high praise from coach Steve Kerr. Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scored 31…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nba/steve-kerr-makes-strong-statement-about-warriors-rookie-after-breakout-game-12625019
- Author: Rowan Fisher-Shotton
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: yaxel lendeborg, golden state warriors, steve kerr, nba, rookie of the year, denver nuggets
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scored 31 points in a season opener win, with coach Steve Kerr calling him 'strong as an ox and skilled'.