Steve Kerr names starting five for preseason opener: Curry, Podziemski, Lendeborg, Green, Horford

Kerr locked in a five that pairs Curry and Green with Horford and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg for the preseason opener while waiting on Porziņģis.

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- Stephen Curry (PG)
- Brandin Podziemski (SG)
- Yaxel Lendeborg (SF, rookie)
- Draymond Green (PF)
- Al Horford (C)
- Kerr cited size on the front line and playmaking from Curry and Green as reasons.
- Lendeborg gets an early test as a potential starter after being picked No. 11 overall.
- The configuration may be temporary depending on Porziņģis’ recovery and Horford's minutes management.

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