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Before Yaxel Lendeborg took the podium following his first Warriors Summer League practice, three of his new teammates—Malevy Leons, Will Richard and LJ Cryer—were all asked about the Warriors' first-round pick. Interestingly, they all came away with similar impressions: Yaxel is even bigger, more versatile and more NBA-ready than they expected.Afterward, Yaxel discusses his Summer League goals, learning from Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, showcasing his passing ability, handling the attention that comes with being a first-round pick, free agency speculation surrounding the Warriors, and why he already expects there to be growing pains in his NBA debut...👇 SYNOPSIS CONTINUED BELOW 👇📌 Join on our knowledge-based Discord server for real-time NBA news feeds on all things Warriors, plus SEARCHABLE VIDEO by topics, coaches, players.🗞 Free Discord with categorized Warriors + NBA updates: https://whop.com/letsgowarriors (choose FREE version)💎 VIP Discord with real-time news feeds, exclusive clips + insights: https://whop.com/letsgowarriors (choose VIP version)📰 Substack: https://letsgowarriors.comYOUTUBE VERSION OF THIS EPISODE (has entire transcript):https://youtu.be/0m3syMp7SB4THIS ORIGINALLY APPEARED LIVE HERE:[n/a]👇Also in this episode, I share a brief introduction explaining why I believe Yaxel's honesty about his adjustment period may ultimately be one of the biggest reasons he'll succeed in Golden State.If you enjoy these interviews, be sure to follow the podcast and also check out the Let's Go Warriors YouTube channel, where we're covering Warriors Summer League, NBA Draft analysis, free agency, livestreams and behind-the-scenes content throughout the offseason.Timestamps(0:00) Intro: Why this interview stood out(2:05) Malevy Leons on practicing with Yaxel(2:44) Will Richard's first impressions(2:57) LJ Cryer on Yaxel's size and maturity(4:24) Yaxel Lendeborg media availability begins(4:37) Summer League goals(5:09) Leadership and embracing expectations(5:30) Why his size creates advantages(5:57) Playing in the Warriors' system(6:26) Showcasing his passing(6:57) California Classic and Las Vegas plans(7:06) Learning from Steph Curry(7:52) Biggest goals over the next few weeks(8:12) Free agency rumors and where he fits(8:52) Lessons from Andy Kennedy(9:35) First impressions of the Bay Area(9:59) Friends asking about LeBron and the Warriors(10:32) How he'd fit alongside veteran stars(10:49) Defensive development and coaching(11:32) Expecting an adjustment period(12:43) Michigan practices prepared him for the NBA(14:17) Dusty May jokes and Michigan rivalryKeywords: Golden State Warriors, Warriors podcast, Yaxel Lendeborg, Stephen Curry, Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Warriors Summer League, NBA Summer League, California Classic, Warriors rookie, Warriors draft pick, NBA Draft, Michigan basketball, Michigan Wolverines, LJ Cryer, Will Richard, Malevy Leons, NBA rookie interview, Warriors media availability, Golden State podcast, Dub Nation, Let's Go Warriors, Steve Kerr, NBA free agency, Warriors offseason, DubNation, Dub Nation.
