Yaxel Lendeborg criticizes Michigan State after Warriors draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:26 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Yaxel Lendeborg, selected by the Golden State Warriors with the No. 11 pick, expressed disdain for Michigan State following his draft. The former Michigan player, who wore No. 23 at Michigan, stated he 'hates' the Spartans and referred to them as 'little brother.' This remark adds a new dimension to the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry, reigniting tensions between the fanbases. Lendeborg's strong comments come as the Warriors prepare for the upcoming NBA season.
- •Lendeborg was drafted by the Warriors on June 24, 2026.
- •He called Michigan State 'little brother' after going 2-0 against them.
- •Lendeborg wore No. 23 at Michigan, the same number as Green.
- •His comments spark renewed rivalry tension between Michigan and Michigan State.
- 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Former U-M star Yaxel Lendeborg on MSU: 'Little brother to me forever'
- 1:26 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors pick Yaxel Lendeborg slams Michigan State
"Former Michigan basketball star Yaxel Lendeborg had strong words about Michigan State in his post-draft news conference.
"New Warriors draft pick Yaxel Lendeborg says he hates Michigan State and calls the Spartans little brother.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 2:36 PMFormer U-M star Yaxel Lendeborg on MSU: 'Little brother to me forever'
Former Michigan basketball star Yaxel Lendeborg had strong words about Michigan State in his post-draft news conference.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 1:26 PMWarriors pick Yaxel Lendeborg slams Michigan State
New Warriors draft pick Yaxel Lendeborg says he hates Michigan State and calls the Spartans little brother.
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