Unexpected Ally Emerges as Cousins Throws Weight Behind Lendeborg’s Rookie of the Year Quest

Is Yaxel Lendeborg the NBA’s next big thing, or just another rookie trying to find his footing? DeMarcus Cousins certainly thinks the Golden State Warriors’ newcomer is more than just a flash in the pan. On the show Run It Back, Cousins placed Lendeborg just behind his favorite pick, Darius Acuff Jr., for the 2026-27 Rookie of the Year honors — praising the kid’s all-around game and fearlessness. What’s intriguing here isn’t just Cousins’ faith in Lendeborg’s shooting, dribbling, and rebounding prowess but his belief that the rookie still has layers of untapped talent ready to explode alongside Stephen Curry. With early signs showing confidence and even a spicy showdown with Luka Doncic, Lendeborg is making sure he’s noticed. But can this young gun really shake up the league and meet the lofty expectations? Only time, and a few more games, will tell—Golden State’s counting on it. LEARN MORE

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