The Golden State Warriors are on fire right now. They just ripped off five consecutive wins, a streak they haven’t seen since the 2024-25 season, even after what was reportedly a slow start to the year. You want to know what’s different this time around, what’s making this team click? Warriors superstar Stephen Curry had one simple answer when asked: “Uh, Yax.” Yeah, he said “Yax.”
Yaxel Lendeborg Is the Real Deal and the Numbers Don’t Lie
That’s Yaxel Lendeborg we’re talking about, the rookie, and he is absolutely balling out. The six-foot-nine forward is only seven games into his NBA career and he’s already averaging 21.5 points, seven rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. Think about that: this dude only hit 30 points once in 112 collegiate games, but he’s already surpassed that mark *twice* for Golden State! It’s wild. He dropped a jaw-dropping 37 points during that 124-112 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, a performance so good that no Warriors rookie has scored that many points since Curry himself did it way back in 2010. This No. 11 overall pick from the 2026 NBA Draft is exactly the second scoring option Curry has desperately needed ever since Jimmy Butler tore his ACL last January. Lendeborg’s production is letting Curry cook, too.
Curry’s Hot Start and a Team That’s “More Prepared”
Curry, who’s now 38, is having a scorching start himself. He’s piled up 180 points through six games, blowing past Karl Malone’s 169 points for the most points scored through six games by any player over the age of 37. It’s insane to watch him still dominate like this. But it’s not just Yax and Steph doing the heavy lifting. Curry also mentioned, “We have some individual production that’s been pretty cool. And then some standout guys who’ve made their presence felt night after night.” Guys like guard Brandin Podziemski, forward Georges Niang, and center Charles Bassey have all stepped up and contributed big time early in the season. Curry believes the team is “collectively… probably a little more prepared on the details of what we’re trying to do and not just take it for granted.” He said they’re keeping the “bones of what we do, how we play, what me and [forward Draymond Green] can do out there,” but they’ve added a “next level of detail to help the younger guys find their way.” Bottom line? “We do have some talent that’s been fun to watch.”
So, what’s next for this suddenly red-hot Warriors squad? They’re set to host the Miami Heat on Thursday. Can they keep this incredible early season momentum rolling? You better believe the league is watching every move this young talent makes.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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