Yaxel Lendeborg is getting a first-hand look at just how much work goes into being Steph Curry, and it’s given him a new appreciation for the Warriors superstar.
The Golden State rookie explained that watching 38-year-old Curry play up close has helped him understand why he needs such incredible conditioning, speaking on Kevin O’Connor’s podcast.
“Besides all the movement moving stuff that he does, now that I’m watching it first hand, like he’s really getting grabbed and held every single play, no freedom of movement. That’s kind of why he has to run away,” Lendeborg said. “He’s essentially getting away, like he’s being chased around all day.
“That’s where all that stamina comes from and all those practice reps of him just running around screens and looking crazy, but it’s really needed for him to be able to get the ball or get open looks.”
The four-time NBA champion continues to defy his age with his performances, but his work away from the ball is just as impressive.
Even during Golden State’s blowout win over the Pelicans on Wednesday, Curry was spotted riding the exercise bike on the sideline.
Steph chilling on the bike up 48 😂
Gotta get cardio in somehow 😭 https://t.co/A0ZrR1tnHl
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He is just a different breed.
Lendeborg is quickly becoming one of Curry’s biggest admirers.
The rookie, who streams under the name LordLendeborg on Kick, recently revealed he plans to replace his Michael Jordan poster with one of his new teammate.
“Y’all see the GOAT over there,” Lendeborg said, pointing to a poster on his wall of Jordan shooting a free throw.
“I’m gonna change it to a Steph Curry poster, guys. Don’t worry, my real goat. My glorious king. My one and only.”