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Warriors Head Coach Describes Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg As ‘Fearless’

The Golden State Warriors have a fearless rookie on their hands, according to their decorated head coach Steve Kerr. According to Kerr, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is one of the few bright spots in the Warriors’ dreadful start of the 2026-2027…

By Rob Andrew Lo · HEAVY

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 7:54 AM

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Steve Kerr labeled rookie Yaxel Lendeborg fearless despite noting necessary defensive improvements.
Lendeborg scored 26 points and hit six 3-pointers in Golden State's 131-122 loss to Phoenix.
The Golden State Warriors dropped to an 0-3 record to start the 2026-2027 season.

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr described rookie Yaxel Lendeborg as fearless following the team's 131-122 loss to the Phoenix Suns. With veterans Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Brandin Podziemski sidelined, the 24-year-old rookie scored 26 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out five assists across 36 minutes, making six of his 11 3-point attempts.

While Kerr praised Lendeborg's offensive skill set and courage, he noted that the rookie needs significant improvement on defense, particularly regarding weak-side awareness. Despite Lendeborg's strong performance, Golden State dropped to an 0-3 start to the season after Devin Booker scored 43 points for Phoenix.

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