Lendeborg acknowledged some room for improvement despite the strong performance. He admitted to reporters that his unofficial debut could have been even better and that there were aspects to refine. “I gave up a lot of rebounds today,” he said, noting he must adjust to the level of physicality in the league. He planned to study game film and work on being more aggressive on the boards, believing he could have increased his rebound total by four to five.
Drafted 11th overall, Lendeborg joined the Warriors amid discussions of potentially trading down to gain extra assets. At 23, he was the oldest first-round pick in that class. Coaches and scouts were impressed by the Michigan product’s energy, athleticism, and maturity, qualities that helped him win an NCAA championship in his lone season at Michigan.
Golden State’s Summer League coach praised Lendeborg after the game, highlighting the rookie’s high level of force and physicality. The team emphasized aggression and intensity, and Lendeborg’s all-around play fit those expectations, showing potential in multiple facets of the game.
With two rosters in the California Classic—Gold and Blue—the Warriors were set to compete in back-to-back games. The Blue squad was set to debut the following day against the Milwaukee Bucks, while Lendeborg and the Gold squad would rest before a Sunday matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. The schedule also included a Monday game against the Miami Heat before the team heads to Las Vegas for the main Summer League competition.
Stay tuned for more updates as Lendeborg continues to showcase his skill set and adapt to the pro level, aiming to translate Summer League success into NBA readiness.
