Self Doubt Creeps In on Yaxel Lendeborg as Warriors Rookie Reveals Mindset Without Stephen Curry

Warriors need Yaxel Lendeborg to shift his mindset, be an “alpha” with Curry injured

Yaxel Lendeborg acknowledged that he is the team's best player, 12 games into his NBA career, with Steph Curry out

Self Doubt Creeps In on Yaxel Lendeborg as Warriors Rookie Reveals Mindset Without Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry’s absence has created an opportunity for Golden State’s younger players, but stepping into his offensive responsibilities comes with its own challenges. The Warriors need additional scoring options while their franchise superstar recovers, and Yaxel Lendeborg is among those expected to take on more responsibility. However, the rookie has admitted that he is not entirely confident about handling the expectations that come with the o…

Yaxel Lendeborg Drops Candid Quote About Serving as Warriors' No. 1 Option After Steph Curry Injury

Yaxel Lendeborg has shown tremendous confidence already as a rookie, but he is also self-aware enough to know the pressure that comes with needing to be the No. 1 scoring option for the Golden State Warriors with Stephen Curry injured.

Without Steph Curry, Warriors rookie is going to be put to ultimate test

Yaxel Lendeborg has never lacked confidence.  When the Warriors were in the running to acquire LeBron James, the rookie expressed excitement about potentially playing alongside one of the greatest players of all time but also told the California Post, “Hopefully he doesn’t take away my minutes.” And after Lendeborg and Luka Doncic exchanged trash talk when...

Yaxel Lendeborg confident in expanded Warriors role amid Steph Curry's absence

Anthony Slater joins SportsCenter to discuss Yaxel Lendeborg’s expanded role with the Golden State Warriors and his confidence in stepping up amid Steph Curry’s absence ahead of Friday night’s matchup against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN #NBA #warriors #stephcurry

Yaxel Lendeborg Takes The Spotlight With Curry's Injury

After a disappointing start of 3 losses in 3 games which had many overreacting early to the end of the Curry era, the Golden State Warriors rattled off an impressive 8-game win streak with their perennial superstar as the engine. We’ve seen Steph stretches like this before, but at his age, it gives plenty of ammunition to deny the doubters that this team does not have what it takes to make noise.