The Warriors’ freshman has spent his first weeks in the NBA antagonizing superstars, speaking his mind and emerging as one of the league’s most compelling personalities…
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has quickly established himself as one of the NBA's most entertaining players following an explosive start to his professional career. The 11th overall draft pick has revitalized the Warriors' roster, earning strong support from head coach Steve Kerr despite drawing league-wide attention for outspoken comments after an on-court showdown with Luka Doncic.
Lendeborg's strong performances include a 37-point game against the LA Clippers during a five-game winning streak for Golden State. Before entering the league, the Puerto Rican forward spent up to 14 hours a day gaming and only began playing high school basketball as an upperclassman.
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