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Warriors rookie admits he went ‘overboard’ with Luka Doncic trash talk

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg didn’t hold the trash talk back in his NBA debut. Lendeborg was tasked with defending Lakers superstar Luka Doncic on Opening Night and the matchup did not disappoint. The Warriors rookie started chirping at Doncic, which…

By Valentina Martinez · NY Post

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 11:21 PM

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Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg admitted he took his trash talk against Luka Doncic overboard in the media.
Lendeborg criticized Doncic for complaining to referees throughout the season-opening game.
Doncic recorded 28 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists in the Lakers' commanding win over the Warriors.

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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg admitted he went overboard with his comments to the media regarding Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic. Following their Opening Night matchup, Lendeborg engaged in back-and-forth trash talk with Doncic during his NBA debut before expressing frustration to reporters after Golden State's defeat.

Lendeborg criticized Doncic's complaining to referees, stating he lost respect for the superstar during the game. Despite the rookie's verbal challenges, Doncic led the Lakers to a commanding victory over the Warriors, finishing with a game-high 28 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists.

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