Episode

Why The Warriors Should Draft A GROWN MAN | Is Yaxel The Pick?

Podcast: Locked On Warriors – Daily Podcast On The Golden State Warriors
Published: Jun 12, 2026
Duration seconds: 1775
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Summary

Golden State Warriors target Yaxel Lendeborg as a potential game-changer in the NBA Draft, raising big questions about age and instant impact. With NBA-ready physicality, playmaking skills, and a winning pedigree, could the 24-year-old small forward be the missing piece alongside Stephen Curry? Chuck Walter highlights his fit in the Warriors’ off-ball movement system and explores whether experience outweighs perceived upside.