Yaxel Lendeborg, the Golden State Warriors rookie forward, is suiting up tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves, even though he’s battling left foot inflammation and soreness. The team dropped the news about an hour before tip-off, confirming he’s good to go despite being questionable all day.
Playing Through The Pain
This dude has been an absolute revelation for the Dubs over his first four games. Just Tuesday, he dropped a massive 31 points in their win over the Denver Nuggets. That’s a signature performance, no doubt. But here’s the kicker: after that game, Lendeborg was visibly limping. He even said he landed awkwardly on his foot during the contest. You gotta respect it, though. Despite any potential discomfort, Yaxel is giving it everything he’s got. That’s the kind of grit you love to see from a young player.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
This isn’t just hype, folks, the numbers back it up. Through four games, Lendeborg is averaging a ridiculous 21.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. His shooting splits are solid, too, at 45.0% from the field, 34.6% from three, and 77.4% from the line, all in 33.3 minutes per game. Yeah, he’s an older rookie at 24, but that hasn’t slowed him down one bit. He’s already joined some impressive lists for how quickly he’s reached several statistical thresholds. It’s wild to watch.
He’ll be looking to keep building on that wild trajectory tonight in Minnesota. The Dubs are gunning for their second win of the season, and with Lendeborg out there, even if he is hurting, they’ve got a real shot to make it happen. You know he’s gonna leave it all on the court.
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Originally reported by Golden State of Mind.
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