Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has made a historic start to his NBA career, drawing comparisons to Shaquille O'Neal, according to a report by Marcus D. Smith for USA TODAY published on October 30, 2026. The rookie's early performances have been described as Shaq-like, signaling a potentially dominant beginning. Further details on specific statistics or games were not provided in the initial report.
Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg Off to Historic Start, Drawing Shaq Comparisons



