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Yaxel Lendeborg challenges Dillon Brooks ahead of NBA debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:19 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Yaxel Lendeborg challenges Dillon Brooks ahead of NBA debut
Summary

Yaxel Lendeborg, a rookie for the Golden State Warriors, issued a bold statement regarding his upcoming matchup against Dillon Brooks during a live stream. Lendeborg expressed confidence, saying, "I’m finna give Dillon Brooks belt." Brooks, who recently signed a three-year, $73 million extension with the Suns, averaged a career-high 20.2 points per game while dealing with injuries last season. Lendeborg, drafted 11th overall this year, helped the Warriors secure the Summer League title, showcasing his readiness for the NBA.

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  • •Lendeborg is a rookie for the Golden State Warriors.
  • •Brooks recently signed a $73 million contract extension.
  • •Lendeborg averaged 21 points in the Summer League final.
  • •Brooks averaged 20.2 points per game last season.
  • •The Warriors and Suns are expected to face each other soon.
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  • 11:19 AMYahoo Sports — “I’m Finna Give Dillon Brooks Belt”: Yaxel Lendeborg Sends Bold Warning to “The Villain” Ahead of NBA Debut
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Dillon Brooks is used to antagonizing his opponents on and off the court with his smack talk. This time, though, another player took the verbal fight to “Dillon the Villain.

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Golden State WarriorsLos Angeles LakersOklahoma City ThunderPhiladelphia 76ersPhoenix SunsBasketball

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