Head to head
Cameron CarrYaxel Lendeborg
Carr is the cleaner Cade-spacing answer. Lendeborg is the more versatile defender and the better bet to play meaningful minutes in year one.
Player ASG
Cameron Carr
Baylor · 6'5" · Age 20
Pistons Fit
84/100
Trails in fit
Player BPF
Yaxel Lendeborg
Michigan · 6'9" · Age 23
Pistons Fit
86/100
Edge in fit
Where it wins
Where Cameron Carr wins
- Movement shooting and off-ball gravity — exactly the spacing Cade has been begging for.
- Cleaner archetype — knows what he is, fills a hole on this roster.
- Lower-mistake offensive player; doesn't need the ball to be useful.
Where it wins
Where Yaxel Lendeborg wins
- Defensive versatility — switchable across multiple positions, which JB's scheme has been crying out for.
- Older, more physically ready — likely a real rotation contributor by Christmas.
- Higher-event defender on the glass and as a help rim-protector.
Side-by-side
| Stat | Cameron Carr | Yaxel Lendeborg |
|---|---|---|
| Position | SG | PF |
| Team | Baylor | Michigan |
| Age | 20 | 23 |
| Height | 6'5" | 6'9" |
| Wingspan | 7'0.75" | 7'2" |
| Weight | 190 lb | 240 lb |
| PTS / 36 | 20.2 | 18.0 |
| REB / 36 | 6.2 | 8.1 |
| AST / 36 | 2.8 | 3.9 |
| STL / 36 | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| BLK / 36 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 3PM / 36 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| FG% | 49.4% | 51.5% |
| 3P% | 39.1% | 37.2% |
| Pistons Fit | 84/100 | 86/100 |
| Big Board Rank | #15 | #16 |
| Top Comp | Mikal Bridges (less defense) | Naz Reid |
Detroit verdict
Both clear our bar at #21. Carr if we trust the Cade-fit answer to win playoff games. Lendeborg if we want the toughest defensive identity-add available at the pick.