Yaxel Lendeborg has determination to help Stephen Curry reach the mountaintop once again amid a promising start to the Golden State Warriors' 2026-27 season.

Lendeborg is going through the rookie campaign of his NBA career with the Warriors following an incredible time in college. He has a national championship to his name after leading the Michigan Wolverines to the mountaintop in his final year.

Considering his age and experience, it made sense for him to come out the gate strong with Golden State. He is off to a hot start, helping Golden State pull off a win streak and get themselves into the early playoff picture.

Lendeborg did an interview with NBA on Prime. He knows that Curry set his legacy with the Warriors, but the rookie standout wants to help the veteran superstar compete for a possible fifth title before he goes into retirement from the league.

“Steph, you know, he’s old. He’s grandpa age. So, I try my best to just like not let those last years go to waste… I’m trying to be an All-Star this year,” Lendeborg said.

“Steph, you know, he’s old. He’s grandpa age. So, I try my best to just like not let those last years go to waste… I’m trying to be an All-Star this year.”

Yaxel Lendeborg on what he wants to achieve this season and beyond 🗣️

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Lendeborg has been efficient and remarkable 10 games into his career. He is averaging 21.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and four assists per game. He is shooting 50.4% from the field, including 40.4% from beyond the arc, and 75.8% from the free-throw line.

Golden State has an 8-4 record this season, sitting at sixth place in the Western Conference standings. They are above the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies while trailing the Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets.

The Warriors will gear up for their upcoming matchup, being on the road. They take on the San Antonio Spurs as tip-off starts on Nov. 13 at 9:30 p.m. ET.