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Draymond Green praises Yaxel Lendeborg as Warriors' future leader

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 8:51 PM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Draymond Green praises Yaxel Lendeborg as Warriors' future leader

Summary

Draymond Green commended rookie Yaxel Lendeborg after the Golden State Warriors selected him 11th overall in the draft. Lendeborg, who averages 21.5 points and 7 rebounds this season, is proving integral to the team's performance, contributing to a recent five-game winning streak. After a standout game against the Clippers where he scored 37 points, Green declared Lendeborg the 'next face of the franchise.' Brian Windhorst expressed surprise at Green's high praise, highlighting Green's tendency for criticism. The Warriors currently have a record of 5-3, recovering from an initial 0-3 start.

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By the Numbers

•Lendeborg scored 37 points in a recent game against the Clippers.
•Green called Lendeborg the 'next face of the franchise.'
•Warriors improved to 5-3 after starting 0-3.
•Lendeborg is averaging 23.2 points and 6.2 rebounds in recent games.
•Brian Windhorst noted Green's unusual praise for Lendeborg.

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What they're saying

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Draymond Green kept his Michigan rivalry aside and took rookie Yaxel Lendeborg under his wing when the Golden State Warriors drafted the former Wolverines player 11th overall in the draft. Just eight games into the season, he has shown why he was one of the leaders on the team that won the national championship last year.
— Yahoo Sports

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