Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg fulfills ‘lifelong goal’ with new home for his mom

The Golden State Warriors rookie has credited his mother for saving his life with her support and love.

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Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 10:19 PM

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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg surprised his mother with a new home in California.
Lendeborg credited his mother, Yissel Raposo, with turning his academic and athletic career around in high school.
The 24-year-old was drafted 11th overall by the Warriors following a national championship run with Michigan.

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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg surprised his mother, Yissel Raposo, by buying her a new home in California. Lendeborg documented the emotional reveal in a YouTube video titled "This one's for Mama Yax" to celebrate helping her relocate from New Jersey. He credited his mother with changing his life after an impactful conversation during his senior year of high school in 2019.

Selected by Golden State with the No. 11 pick after winning a national title with Michigan, Lendeborg has averaged 21 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists through his first nine NBA games.

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