The Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has been gaining attention across the NBA community. This time, a former NBA champion and a legend has given him his praise before his NBA regular-season debut. Talking in his podcast, Kevin Garnett…
NBA legend Kevin Garnett heavily praised Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg on his podcast, highlighting his maturity, physicality, and lack of ego. Garnett stated that Lendeborg possesses star quality and represents a key foundational piece in the franchise's youth movement.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr also confirmed that Lendeborg will play substantial minutes this upcoming season, whether starting or coming off the bench. Selected 11th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, the 24-year-old Michigan product brings valuable defensive versatility and offensive skill as Golden State navigates injuries to key players.
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