# Without Steph Curry, Warriors rookie is going to be put to ultimate test

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/without-steph-curry-warriors-rookie-is-going-to-be-put-to-ultimate-test/
- Published: 2026-11-12T23:46:23+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T00:26:52+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/12/sports/steph-curry-injury-yaxel-lendeborg-warriors/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Curry could miss nearly a month with an abdominal tear.
- Lendeborg is averaging 21.7 points in his rookie season.
- The Warriors must find out if he can lead without Curry.

## Summary

Stephen Curry’s abdominal tear has thrust Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg into a leading role, testing whether he can sustain Golden State’s strong start without its star. The injury could keep Curry out for nearly a month, leaving Lendeborg to shoulder more of the scoring and attention from opposing defences.

Lendeborg, 24, is averaging 21.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists, and has emerged as a contender for Rookie of the Year. Curry was averaging 30.6 points as the Warriors put together an eight-game winning run; Draymond Green says Lendeborg began attacking more after recognising his responsibility. Golden State has other contributors, including Brandin Podziemski, but last season it went 13-26 without Curry.

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