Yaxel Lendeborg passes Cameron Boozer for No. 1 on NBA rookie ladder

Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg has claimed the No. 1 spot on the TalkBasket.net NBA Rookie Ladder, overtaking previous leader Cameron Boozer of the Memphis Grizzlies. Through ten games, Lendeborg is averaging 21.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 4.0 assists while shooting 50.4% from the field for the 7-3 Warriors, generating an overall rating of 1.106.

Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. ranks second, leading all rookies with 25.9 points and 7.4 assists per game. Boozer dropped to third place, while Oklahoma City Thunder center Aday Mara rose to fourth with a rookie-best 1.9 blocks per game for the 8-2 Thunder.