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Rookie Forward Earns Starting Spot Over Veteran
2 Oct
Summary
- Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg will start at small forward.
- Gui Santos, a previous starter, will come off the bench.
- Al Horford is starting at center due to Kristaps Porzingis's absence.
The Golden State Warriors revealed their starting lineup for Sunday's preseason opener against the Clippers, featuring an unexpected change at small forward. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has earned the starting position, notably ahead of Gui Santos, who was a regular starter last season. This decision marks a significant shift for the team's rotation as they head into the preseason.
The rest of the Warriors' projected starting five includes familiar faces: Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, and Draymond Green. Veteran Al Horford is also set to start at center. Horford's role as a starter is expected to be temporary, as he is filling in for Kristaps Porzingis, who is sidelined due to a health issue. This lineup adjustment provides an early look at potential strategies and player roles for the upcoming season.
