Rookie Rising: Lendeborg’s Grind | San Jose News

Yaxel Lendeborg, the Warriors’ 11th pick, is dominating summer league with 30-13-8 games but grades himself a B-minus—blaming stamina, not stats. Despite his self-doubt, his play screams NBA-ready, especially alongside Steph and Draymond. From warehouse worker to draft pick, his growth is being coached by Khalid Robinson, who’s pushing him to improve offensively and defensively. Up next: a Vegas showdown against Thunder rookie Aday Mara—someone he knows well from Michigan—and the battle to prove he’s more than just a stat line. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0419f50b4f109354