court success – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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Key Points:
- Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scored 31 points with 12 rebounds and six assists in just his fourth NBA game, marking the best rookie performance for the Warriors since Eric Paschall in 2019 and joining the company of Hall of Famers Rick Barry and Wilt Chamberlain.
- Lendeborg made 12 free throws in the game, a feat last achieved by Steph Curry as a Warriors rookie, and has accumulated 87 points through four games, second only to Chamberlain's 150 in franchise history.
- Despite early media narratives portraying him as arrogant, Lendeborg has shown humility and eagerness to learn by seeking advice from NBA legends and embracing constructive criticism from coaches and teammates.
- Veteran players like Stephen Curry praise Lendeborg's composure and curiosity, highlighting his active engagement in learning and his positive attitude toward growth and development.
- Lendeborg's combination of on-court talent and off-court maturity is quickly translating into success, challenging pre-draft perceptions and establishing him as a promising young player for the Warriors.
