The biggest criticism of Yaxel Lendeborg among fans and analysts has been his age. But after an impressive NBA Summer League stretch that ended with the rookie earning MVP honors and the Warriors winning the title, the dialogue has shifted to how much impact the 23-year-old forward will have his first season.The former Michigan Wolverine reportedly even has said that Warriors coach Steve Kerr has told him there’s a possibility that he could be a part of the starting rotation when the 2026-27 NBA season starts, according to ESPN’s Anthony Slater.
“I asked him about his early conversations with Steve Kerr, and he mentioned, ‘Hey, you know, Steve has a history of not playing rookies,’ but basically said, you know, he’s different, and Steve Kerr’s already told him he might start,” Slater said on “NBA Today” on Thursday (h/t TheNBABase/X). Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg says Steve Kerr already told him he might start next season, per @anthonyVslater
"I asked him about his early conversations with Steve Kerr, and he mentioned, 'Hey, you know, Steve has a history of not playing...