Warriors rookie details Stephen Curry's off-ball struggles in NBA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg spoke about the physical challenges Stephen Curry faces on the court during an interview. Lendeborg noted that Curry experiences constant holding and grabbing from defenders, which complicates his movement and ability to get clean shots. These insights shifted Lendeborg’s perception of Curry from that of a rival fan to a teammate. He emphasized that Curry's stamina and routines are essential for his performance, as defenders often follow him closely throughout games, impacting team dynamics.
- •Yaxel Lendeborg comments on Stephen Curry's tough off-ball movement.
- •Curry is often held and grabbed by defenders before getting shots.
- •Lendeborg's appreciation for Curry shifts from a fan to a teammate.
- •Curry's stamina is crucial for navigating constant defensive pressure.
- •Lendeborg aims to exploit spacing created by Curry's movement.
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — "Grabbed and Held Every Single Play": Warriors Rookie Reveals Eye-Opening Truth About How Stephen Curry Is Treated in NBA
"Stephen Curry’s constant off-ball movement has become a familiar part of watching the Warriors. But there is a difference between seeing him race around screens on television and understanding the contact he faces before he can even get a shot off clean.
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