Warriors rookie Lendeborg reflects on past dislike for Steph Curry

Yaxel Lendeborg, drafted by the Golden State Warriors with the No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, shared an unexpected confession about his childhood dislike for Steph Curry. At his introductory media session, Lendeborg revealed he was a fan of Kyrie Irving during the Warriors-Cavaliers rivalry from 2015 to 2017. He recalled how he admired Irving, particularly the iconic three-pointer that clinched the 2016 NBA Championship for Cleveland against Curry's Warriors. Lendeborg has since met Curry and remarked on his genuine character as they prepare to become teammates. Lendeborg’s strong college career at Michigan included winning a national championship and earning numerous accolades, positioning him as a key addition to the Warriors roster.

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