A Warriors Rookie Called NBA Players “Lazy”… Too Soon?

After just two preseason games, Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg said NBA rebounding felt easier than college—and described players as “more lazy” chasing rebounds. Was he being honest, or speaking too soon? We examine his explanation, his early performances, and earlier advice from Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Their interview excerpts predate the rebounding comment; they are not responses to it. Welcome to The NBA’s Unwritten Code: confidence, experience and the respect players are expected to earn. Should rookies prove themselves before criticizing veterans? Leave your verdict below and subscribe to Full Court Files. Sources: Yaxel’s rebounding interview: https://x.com/CourtsideBuzzX/status/2... Stephen Curry’s earlier advice: https://x.com/DaltonJ_Johnson/status/... Draymond Green’s earlier interview: https://x.com/DraymondShow/status/210... Yaxel’s postgame interview: https://x.com/NBA/status/210783478050... Music: “Intervention” by Scott Buckley — released under CC-BY 4.0. https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/libra... https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... #NBA #Warriors #YaxelLendeborg