Steve Kerr discusses Yaxel Lendeborg's debut against Luka Doncic
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Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Yaxel Lendeborg made his NBA debut with the Golden State Warriors on October 22, tasked with guarding Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors lost to the Lakers 127-105. Lendeborg recorded 12 points, three rebounds, and two assists while being assessed a technical foul for taunting Doncic. Coach Steve Kerr examined Lendeborg’s learning experience, noting the complexity of guarding an elite player like Doncic. Kerr also criticized the technical foul called on Lendeborg, suggesting that both players should have received one for their exchanges. The Warriors are set to face the Memphis Grizzlies next.
- •Lendeborg debuted on October 22 against Luka Doncic.
- •Warriors lost to Lakers 127-105 in the matchup.
- •Lendeborg had 12 points, three rebounds, and two assists.
- •Kerr emphasized the learning curve for Lendeborg in the NBA.
- •Warriors play the Memphis Grizzlies next.
- 7:38 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors’ Draymond Green weighs in on Yaxel Lendeborg-Luka Doncic flare-up
- 7:24 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors’ Steve Kerr doesn’t hold back on Yaxel Lendeborg, Luka Doncic
"The Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg did not hold back his frustration toward Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic during his debut game. The two players were seen exchanging words on the court . However, Warriors veteran Draymond Green stood firmly behind his rookie teammate and defended his decision to challenge the Slovenian […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green weighs in on Yaxel Lendeborg-Luka Doncic flare-up appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"After a productive offseason, Yaxel Lendeborg made his debut for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. His first task? Try to stop Luka Doncic. It was an unenviable assignment for the rookie forward. But it was also a good test. Unfortunately for Lendeborg, he did not study enough, and Doncic made him pay for it . The Los Angeles Lakers blew out […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr doesn’t hold back on Yaxel Lendeborg, Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 7:38 AMWarriors’ Draymond Green weighs in on Yaxel Lendeborg-Luka Doncic flare-up
The Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg did not hold back his frustration toward Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic during his debut game. The two players were seen exchanging words on the court . However, Warriors veteran Draymond Green stood firmly behind his rookie teammate and defended his decision to challenge the Slovenian […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green weighs in on Yaxel Lendeborg-Luka Doncic flare-up appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 7:24 AMWarriors’ Steve Kerr doesn’t hold back on Yaxel Lendeborg, Luka Doncic
After a productive offseason, Yaxel Lendeborg made his debut for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. His first task? Try to stop Luka Doncic. It was an unenviable assignment for the rookie forward. But it was also a good test. Unfortunately for Lendeborg, he did not study enough, and Doncic made him pay for it . The Los Angeles Lakers blew out […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr doesn’t hold back on Yaxel Lendeborg, Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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