​SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 23: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center on October 23, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 23: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors goes up for a shot on Jerami Grant #3 of the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center on October 23, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors attends game two of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center on October 19, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) GettyGolden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg continues to impress people just a few games into his rookie season. Those impressed have now included Steph Curry. Speaking after the Warriors’ dominant 134-114 win over the Denver Nuggets, Curry gave Lendeborg massive praise, citing his physical tools and maturity on the court, which the Warriors star said make him a total package. “He’s just got composure and feel. He’s a matchup problem, but he’s never really in a hurry,” Curry said. “Kind of the full package.”Steph on Yaxel:”He’s just got composure and feel. He’s a matchup problem, but he’s never really in a hurry. Kind of the full package” pic.twitter.com/qa9Hk3X50Y— Oh No He Didn’t 🤯 (@ohnohedidnt24) October 27, 2026Yaxel Impressed In First Matchup Vs Nikola JokicGettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 23: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors goes up for a shot on Jerami Grant #3 of the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center on October 23, 2026 in San Francisco, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
In his first matchup against three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Lendeborg held his own, and even looked impressive for most of the game.In 31 minutes of action, the 11th overall draft pick erupted for a monster double-double, dominating the floor with a career-high 31 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, and one block.Lendeborg consistently attacked the paint and drew contact, shooting an efficient 9-of-19 from the field while unlocking an elite 12-of-13 mark from the free-throw line.It also helped that the Nuggets’ defense looked flimsy for most of the game.He orchestrated the offense late in