Overview
- ESPN reporting says coach Steve Kerr told Yaxel Lendeborg he might start next season, a notable statement given Kerr’s past reluctance to play rookies.
- Lendeborg is a near‑24-year-old forward who won Big Ten Player of the Year, helped Michigan to a national title, and was the No. 11 pick in the draft.
- He earned Las Vegas Summer League MVP honors after averaging 14.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 4.0 assists while leading the Warriors to the tournament championship.
- Golden State’s wing depth is limited after roster departures and injuries, and Draymond Green’s free‑agency status could widen or narrow Lendeborg’s role depending on whether he returns.
- Final decisions will come at training camp and preseason as coaches evaluate matchups, defensive fit, and veteran minutes so the reported promise is plausible but not yet official.