Yaxel Lendeborg Impresses Early, But Steve Kerr Demands Better Defense

Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has shined offensively through three games, averaging 18.7 points and 8.3 rebounds as a starter. However, head coach Steve Kerr publicly criticized Lendeborg's weak-side defensive awareness as 'very poor' following a loss to Phoenix, urging the No. 11 overall pick to improve rim protection and decision-making on drives. Lendeborg faces another tough test Monday night against Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets.