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Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg shines during team karaoke initiation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 6:10 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg shines during team karaoke initiation

Summary

At the Golden State Warriors' open practice on October 18, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg participated in the team’s annual rookie karaoke. Lendeborg performed Carl Carlton's 'She’s a Bad Mama Jama', engaging the crowd and showcasing his personality. Selected with the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Lendeborg is expected to take on a significant role following injuries to teammates. He has impressed in preseason games, including a start where he scored 23 points. The Warriors kick off their regular season against the Lakers on October 21.

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By the Numbers

•Lendeborg sang at Warriors' open practice on October 18.
•He was selected 11th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
•His rookie season begins against the Lakers on October 21.
•Lendeborg scored 23 points in a preseason game against the Kings.
•Injuries to teammates may lead to a larger role for Lendeborg.

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6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg owns the spotlight with hilarious rookie initiation

What they're saying

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Yaxel Lendeborg has spent the preseason showing the Golden State Warriors he is ready for a big role . On Sunday, he showed the fans he is ready for the stage, too. At the Warriors’ open practice at Chase Center, the rookie forward stepped up to the microphone for the team’s annual rookie karaoke and delivered a rendition of Carl Carlton’s 1981 […] The post Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg owns the spotlight with hilarious rookie initiation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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