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Yaxel Lendeborg discusses Bay Area experience in NBAT2's 'Rookie Dinner

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Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Yaxel Lendeborg discusses Bay Area experience in NBAT2's 'Rookie Dinner
Summary

Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg joins Aaron Gordon, Drew Gooden, and Mistah F.A.B. at Everett & Jones in Berkeley for the debut of NBAT2's 'Rookie Dinner.' The series focuses on rookies learning about their new cities through conversations with established players and local legends. Lendeborg, taken 11th overall in the 2026 draft, is averaging 21.2 points and 7.2 rebounds this season, recently scoring a career-high 37 points against the LA Clippers. The discussions cover the challenges of NBA life and the importance of authenticity in community representation.

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Status Watch
  • •Yaxel Lendeborg sits with veterans for NBAT2's new series.
  • •Lendeborg scored 37 points in his recent game against the Clippers.
  • •The series highlights rookie experiences in their new cities.
  • •Gordon advises Lendeborg on handling NBA life and community representation.
  • •Lendeborg has become a key scoring option with Jimmy Butler sidelined.
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  • 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Yaxel Lendeborg Gets a Bay Area Education Over BBQ on NBAT2's 'Rookie Dinner'
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Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg sits down with Aaron Gordon, Drew Gooden and Mistah F.A.B. at Everett & Jones in the debut of NBAT2's new series.

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