Lendeborg at center is an option for Golden State with Porzingis out and Horford managing minutes.
“Yaxel Lendeborg playing center? That's an option for the Warriors with Porzingis out, Horford managing minutes and depth being thin.”
Horford believes Lendeborg can succeed at center in faster.
“he definitely has the size for it and presents a lot of problems when he goes to the five for teams to keep up with him. So I think it's going to be something that we'll really be able to take advantage of with him being out there and playing with a group that plays faster... I feel like he's going to be in a position to be very successful being playing at the five.”
Lendeborg tends to stand up off the ball and needs to work on staying in a stance.
“Biggest thing I see he needs work with is being in a stance. Off-ball, he tends to stand up.”
The Warriors season is partly defined by how well they fast track Lendeborg's development.
“The Warriors season will be partially defined by their ability to fast track Yaxel Lendeborg's development.”
Lendeborg receiving feedback from Curry and Green to stay aggressive and make an impact.
“Yaxel said he appreciates Steph, Draymond and a variety of other people telling him to be aggressive. He said he texted both guys after the first game looking for some advice — and the message was the same: Keep being aggressive and try to make an impact on the game.”
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