The Warriors added some much-needed youth this offseason when they selected forward Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft.Warriors superstar Steph Curry expressed his excitement about playing with the 23-year-old rookie, who has been one of Golden State’s standout performers so far during the 2026 NBA Summer League.
“I watch all the summer league games. I haven’t been there in person, but he looked very confident, poised and competitive,” Curry told NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole at the 2026 American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe.
“He’s a champion. And I’m excited to get out there and figure it out with him. Rookies are awesome because they bring such good energy to the locker room, especially guys with the talent like him, so that’s what we need.”
Lendeborg posted a double-double on Thursday in a Summer League matchup against the Dallas Mavericks with 21 points and 10 rebounds. This showcase came days following his 19-point performance during his Summer League debut against the Los Angeles Lakers on July 3 and his 11-point showing in the...