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Draymond Green warns rookie Yaxel Lendeborg amid fan concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 3:54 AM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Draymond Green warns rookie Yaxel Lendeborg amid fan concerns
Summary

Draymond Green publicly warned rookie Yaxel Lendeborg during a podcast, criticizing his recent pitch to LeBron James. The comment sparked anxiety for Lendeborg during his Summer League debut, where he expressed uncertainty about Green's intentions. Fans reacted strongly, drawing parallels to previous conflicts involving Green and former teammates. Those concerns highlight the Warriors' ongoing strategies to develop young talent within a veteran-heavy roster as training camp approaches. The narrative has prompted calls from fans for Green to modify his approach ahead of the new season.

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  • •Draymond Green criticized Yaxel Lendeborg's pitch to LeBron James.
  • •Lendeborg expressed nervousness about Green's comments.
  • •Fans fear a repeat of past conflicts with Green.
  • •Concerns revolve around the development of young players on the roster.
  • •Training camp is set to begin in September.
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  • 3:54 AMYahoo Sports — Draymond Green Faces Backlash After Warning Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg as Fans Fear Another Jordan Poole Situation
What they're saying
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Dub Nation is actively fearing there’s a Jordan Poole 2. 0 situation brewing in the Bay.

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