Why Yaxel Lendeborg could be the key to saving what's left of the Warriors' Stephen Curry era

On October 30, 2026, Yaxel Lendeborg’s strong start with the Golden State Warriors drew attention to his potential role alongside Stephen Curry. The 23-year-old rookie averaged 22.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and four assists in his first five NBA games, while coach Steve Kerr and veteran players worked with him on improving his game.