Stephen Curry’s advice shapes Yaxel Lendeborg’s next career move

Stephen Curry’s advice steers Yaxel Lendeborg’s career pivot

Stephen Curry and Draymond Green handed Yaxel Lendeborg a career-shaping tip on 17 July 2026. The Swedish guard, 20, told reporters the two Warriors legends told him to trust his shot and play with more freedom.

What happened?

Lendeborg, a 6-3 guard from Sweden, met Curry and Green at a private workout in the Bay Area earlier this month. The session came as the 20-year-old prepares for his third pro season in Spain’s Liga ACB. “They told me to stop second-guessing my jumper and just let it fly,” Lendeborg said. “Curry said the NBA values that kind of confidence.”

Why it matters for Stephen Curry

Curry’s influence now stretches beyond the court. His push for players to embrace their scoring touch-even in high-pressure spots-aligns with his own 14-year career arc. The two-time MVP has long preached shot selection discipline, yet he’s also urged peers to back their own games. Green, now an analyst, echoed the point: “Shooters like Steph don’t get made by playing safe.”

What comes next?

Lendeborg will return to Barcelona for Liga ACB play in late August 2026. Scouts already peg him as a draft sleeper for 2027. If he heeds Curry’s advice, his stock could rise fast. The Swede’s free-throw rate sits at 81% this year-proof his shot’s already NBA-caliber.

The meeting spotlights how Curry’s voice travels far beyond Golden State. From locker-room leader to global icon, his words now shape the next wave of scorers-even in Europe’s top league.