Getty Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors
Long before Yaxel Lendeborg was taking on NBA stars, he was watching his mother work 12-hour shifts. The Golden State Warriors rookie has spent five games announcing himself, but the best part of his story did not start under arena lights.
Lendeborg’s Road to the Golden State Warriors
GettyYaxel Lendeborg of the Golden State Warriors.
Through five NBA games, Lendeborg is averaging 22.6 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists. The confidence, the swagger and the willingness to meet any player head-on all look easy now. His road here
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