Steve Kerr Highlights Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg's Pro-Ready Approach

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr praised rookie Yaxel Lendeborg as "100 percent" the most pro-ready rookie he has coached, citing his preparation and basketball wisdom from Michigan and junior college. The No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft shined in Summer League and training camp, averaging 15.1 points and 6.8 rebounds last season. Kerr noted that Lendeborg's biggest area for improvement is defensive awareness, particularly in learning complex NBA rotations and guarding multiple positions.