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Warriors draft Yaxel Lendeborg, who previously disliked Curry

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:49 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Warriors draft Yaxel Lendeborg, who previously disliked Curry

Summary

The Golden State Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg at No. 11 in the 2026 NBA Draft. Lendeborg, a forward from Michigan, admitted he used to 'hate' Stephen Curry while supporting Kyrie Irving. Despite his past feelings, Curry welcomed him with a humorous promise on Instagram. Lendeborg brings versatility to the team and is expected to contribute significantly following his success at Michigan, where he led the Wolverines to a national championship and was named Big Ten Player of the Year.

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By the Numbers

•Yaxel Lendeborg was drafted 11th overall by the Warriors.
•He expressed previous dislike for Stephen Curry, favoring Kyrie Irving.
•Curry humorously welcomed Lendeborg on Instagram.
•Lendeborg averaged strong stats in college, leading Michigan to a national title.
•Curry aims for full health ahead of the next season after limited play this past year.

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The Golden State Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg at No. 11 in the 2026 NBA Draft. While the Michigan product expressed excitement for entering the league, he also admitted that he wasn’t a fan of Stephen Curry growing up. He even…
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