Warriors rookies Lendeborg, Jones announce jersey numbers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Golden State Warriors officially welcomed rookies Yaxel Lendeborg and Lajae Jones following the 2026 NBA draft. Lendeborg, who wore No. 3 in college, will wear No. 1, marking him as the 16th player in franchise history to do so. Jones, previously wearing No. 10, has chosen No. 25 for the Warriors, also becoming the 16th player to wear that number. These announcements follow the rookies' selections in the draft and highlight their transition to the NBA.
- •Yaxel Lendeborg chose No. 1, last worn by Jonathan Kuminga.
- •Lajae Jones will wear No. 25, previously worn by Lester Quinones.
- •Lendeborg and Jones were selected in the 2026 NBA draft.
- •This marks Lendeborg's and Jones' first official act as Warriors players.
- •The announcement builds excitement for the upcoming season.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors reveal new rookie jersey numbers
"The Warriors unveiled new jersey numbers for rookies Yaxel Lendeborg and Lajae Jones.
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