Kerr Delivers Blunt Critique of Warriors Rookie Lendeborg

WHO:

Pro Football Network - Steve Kerr, the Golden State Warriors’ coach, criticized rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.

Pro Football Network - The NBA world reacted to Kerr’s criticism; reactions included descriptions of Kerr as the “Worst Talent Evaluator in the NBA” and “No Worse Coach for a Young Player.”

NY Post - Steve Kerr and Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg were involved in a reported “reality check” after Lendeborg’s performance.

WHAT:

Newsweek - Steve Kerr said one part of the rookie’s game was “very poor” right now.

Pro Football Network - Kerr’s critique followed Lendeborg’s 26-point performance.

Pro Football Network - The critique drew pushback from people in the NBA world.

NY Post - The Golden State Warriors fell to 0-3 after losing 131-122 to the Phoenix Suns.

NY Post - Lendeborg was making a strong impression on the Warriors organization despite the team’s losses.

NY Post - Kerr pointed out areas Lendeborg would need to improve.

WHERE:

NY Post - The game was against the Phoenix Suns; the article identifies the Warriors as the team that lost.

WHY:

Pro Football Network - Kerr’s criticism came after Lendeborg scored 26 points.

NY Post - Kerr’s comments addressed areas in which the rookie would need improvement.

HOW:

Newsweek - Kerr described the rookie as “unaware.”

Pro Football Network - Kerr delivered his critique after Lendeborg’s 26-point night.

NY Post - Kerr gave the rookie a blunt assessment, while the Warriors were still seeking their first win of the season.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr delivered a blunt assessment of rookie Yaxel Lendeborg after the young player scored 26 points. Kerr said one part of Lendeborg’s game was “very poor” right now and described him as “unaware,” while pointing to areas he needs to improve. The comments came as Golden State continued to search for its first win, falling to the Phoenix Suns, 131 to 122, to drop to 0-3. Despite the losses, Lendeborg has made a strong impression on the Warriors organization. Kerr’s criticism drew pushback across the NBA world, where some reactions branded him the “Worst Talent Evaluator in the NBA” and said he was the “No Worse Coach for a Young Player.” The exchange was also described as a reality check following Lendeborg’s performance.