Steve Kerr criticizes Yaxel Lendeborg's weak-side defensive awareness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 9:27 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr addressed Yaxel Lendeborg's recent performance, specifically highlighting his weak-side defensive awareness as poor. According to Kerr, Lendeborg, given his size, should excel as a rim defender but currently lacks critical on-court awareness. The remarks come as the Warriors prepare for their upcoming games, indicating areas for potential improvement for Lendeborg within the team's defensive strategies.
- •Steve Kerr critiques Yaxel Lendeborg's defense.
- •Lendeborg's weak-side awareness is described as poor.
- •Kerr believes Lendeborg should be a top rim defender.
- •Warriors are focusing on defensive strategies ahead of upcoming games.
- 9:27 AMYahoo Sports — Steve Kerr on Yaxel Lendeborg: 'His weak-side awareness right now is very poor'
"Steve Kerr on Yaxel Lendeborg: 'His weak-side awareness right now is very poor'
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