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“Draymond Was Wrong”: Charles Barkley Sides With Eddie Johnson in Heated Feud Over Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg

Over the last 5 games, Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has drawn a lot of attention for his balling potential. But before that, it was the verbal volley with Luka Doncic and the infamous presser that defined it. Amid the noise…

By Shahul Hameed · Essentially Sports

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 3:18 AM

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Charles Barkley supported Eddie Johnson's criticism of Draymond Green defending rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.
Barkley stated Green was wrong and should have told Lendeborg to remain quiet after losing heavily.
The dispute followed Lendeborg publicly criticizing Luka Doncic following his NBA debut on October 21.

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Charles Barkley agreed with Eddie Johnson that Draymond Green was wrong to defend Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. Appearing on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Barkley argued that Green should have guided the rookie to stay quiet rather than allowing him to publicly criticize Luka Doncic following a lopsided season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

The dispute began after Lendeborg stated he lost respect for Doncic following his NBA debut on October 21. Johnson previously criticized the remarks on social media, prompting Green to call him a clown on his podcast. Barkley backed Johnson's stance, arguing rookies should not call out established stars after heavy defeats.

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