Yaxel Lendeborg shines as rookie force for Golden State Warriors

Yaxel Lendeborg is establishing himself as an early rookie star for the Golden State Warriors, averaging 22.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists on 64.5% true shooting over his first seven games. Drafted 11th overall out of Michigan, the 24-year-old forward recently scored a career-high 37 points with six 3-pointers against the Clippers, marking the highest point total by a Warriors rookie since 2010. He followed up with 16 points and five assists against Phoenix.