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Kevin Garnett says Golden State Warriors have found their James Wiseman and Jonathan Kuminga alternative

The Golden State Warriors famed ‘two timelines’ approach fell flat. But they have to rebuild eventually. Kevin Garnett believes the Golden State Warriors have found a good young player in Yaxel Lendeborg, who can restart their youth movement.

By NBA Analysis Network · Yard Barker

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 10:49 PM

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Kevin Garnett believes rookie Yaxel Lendeborg can provide what Golden State sought in James Wiseman and Jonathan Kuminga.
Lendeborg was drafted 11th overall by the Warriors and won NBA Summer League MVP honors.
Warriors associate coach Frank Vogel expressed excitement about working with the young rookie forward.

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Kevin Garnett stated on KG Certified that the Golden State Warriors have found a standout young talent in rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. Garnett argued that Lendeborg provides what the franchise originally sought from James Wiseman and Jonathan Kuminga, praising the forward's mature, low-ego playing style and potential to anchor the team's rebuilding efforts.

Lendeborg was selected 11th overall in the NBA Draft and earned NBA Summer League MVP honors. Golden State previously drafted Wiseman in 2020 and Kuminga in 2021 as future cornerstones, but both have since departed for the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves respectively.

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