Golden State opens its preseason with a 104-101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, but rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg’s play is the focus of follow-up coverage. In that first game, the Warriors fall in Honolulu after a late stepback jumper from Keaton Wagler delivers the go-ahead and the Clippers keep the lead.
Across reports, Kerr and Stephen Curry both emphasize what they want from Lendeborg: a more aggressive approach and better shot-making balance. Yahoo Sports notes that after making adjustments in his second preseason appearance, Lendeborg responds with a standout performance versus the Lakers, drawing attention for his stat line. One outlet highlights Kerr’s view of Lendeborg’s “quality” and the broader potential it suggests for the team, including optimism about his readiness despite early growing pains.
Context from multiple sources also points to his summer success. Lendeborg leads the Warriors to a Summer League title in Las Vegas and earns MVP honors. With Curry’s messaging and Kerr’s comments in the background, the outlets collectively frame this as a development phase in which Lendeborg is learning quickly and the Warriors are refining his role.
