Yaxel Lendeborg’s quality has Steve Kerr thinking big without Stephen Curry

Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg has been impressing since entering his rookie season. In a video shared by Joseph Dycus of Mercury News, Warriors coach Steve Kerr praised Lendeborg's offensive skills. Kerr stated that Lendeborg could become the team's primary offensive threat when Stephen Curry is not on the court, adding that the 24-year-old player makes the game look effortless and shoots well.

Kerr also acknowledged that Lendeborg needs to become more comfortable with the NBA game and the opponent's strengths, but he believes it will take time as the rookie is only five games into his NBA career. Lendeborg, who led the Warriors to the Summer League title, is expected to start alongside Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Draymond Green, and Kristaps Porzingis.

Jimmy Butler is sidelined due to an ACL injury. The Warriors will face the Los Angeles Lakers in the preseason game on Tuesday.