What happened: ESPN's Shams Charania said on The Pat McAfee Show that Yaxel Lendeborg is "the real deal" and has "changed their entire outlook this year." The Warriors rookie is averaging 21.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 2026-27 through 8 games.
NBA·November 3, 2026 12:53 PM ET
Shams Charania calls Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg 'the real deal'
Golden State has won five straight to move to 5-3
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- Lendeborg scores 19 in first half as Warriors lead Clippers 63-57
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- Lendeborg reaches rookie statistical mark shared with NBA greats
- Warriors clear Yaxel Lendeborg to play at Minnesota
- Lendeborg passes his D-I total of 30-point games in seven NBA games
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