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Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg may start under Steve Kerr

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 1:20 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg may start under Steve Kerr
Summary

Yaxel Lendeborg, a rookie for the Golden State Warriors, indicated that head coach Steve Kerr might give him a starting role next season. Lendeborg noted Kerr's historical reluctance to play rookies but believes his case is different. The comments were relayed by reporter Anthony Slater. With the offseason approaching, further developments in player rotations and team strategy are anticipated.

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  • •Yaxel Lendeborg is a rookie for the Golden State Warriors.
  • •Steve Kerr has a history of not starting rookies.
  • •Lendeborg believes he may have a chance to start.
  • •Comments were made in an interview with Anthony Slater.
  • •Warriors' offseason strategy may evolve based on Lendeborg's situation.
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