Rookies
Lendeborg is forcing his way into the Warriors' plans
Photo: 20260211 Yaxel Lendeborg 11.jpg by TonyTheTiger, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The No. 11 pick, a 24-year-old 6-foot-9 wing who won a national title at Michigan, started at small forward in camp and says he can win Rookie of the Year. On Saturday he had 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting, 10 rebounds and six assists in 24 minutes against Sacramento.
"He's going to play a ton" - Steve Kerr
"I don't think he's afraid" - Stephen Curry
Fantasy angleA late-round rookie flier who could start.
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