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Warriors may have found Stephen Curry’s next star as Yaxel Lendeborg earns major praise

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Yaxel Lendeborg has made such a strong impression during his rookie season that NBA insider Ramona Shelburne believes the Golden State Warriors may already have found another star to play alongside Stephen Curry.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 10, 2026, 6:08 AM UTC
Key points
  • Curry has also enjoyed an excellent start to the season, continuing to produce at a high level as the Warriors look to make another deep playoff run.
  • If he maintains this level, Golden State could have a particularly exciting young star alongside Curry.
  • Lendeborg has also emerged as an early contender for Rookie of the Year, delivering impressive numbers while Jimmy Butler III continues his recovery from an ACL injury.

Ramona Shelburne believes Yaxel Lendeborg has changed the Golden State Warriors’ outlook Speaking during an appearance on ESPN, Shelburne highlighted the impact Lendeborg has already made in Golden State and suggested the franchise could have another major talent on its hands.

Additional details
  • Lendeborg’s emergence could give Golden State another reliable scoring option rather than leaving the responsibility entirely on its veteran superstar.
  • The Warriors currently occupy fifth place in the Western Conference, with a 7-3 record putting them ahead of the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies.
  • The Michigan product has helped Golden State make an encouraging start to the campaign, with the Warriors sitting at 7-3 after their first 10 games.
  • There is a long way to go in the season, but Shelburne’s comments underline how quickly Lendeborg has changed expectations around the franchise.
  • They think they have another star next to Steph already,” Shelburne said.

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