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Warriors earn outstanding grade for Yaxel Lendeborg selection following Brayden Burries miss
- On Tuesday, the Golden State Warriors selected Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
- Golden State prioritized immediate impact, selecting the 23-year-old for his defensive versatility, playmaking ability, and size to fill critical roster needs.
- During his lone season at Michigan, Lendeborg averaged 15.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists; he embraced his mother, Yissel Raposo, in an emotional moment after being drafted.
- After exploring trade offers, Golden State stayed at the 11th pick once the Milwaukee Bucks selected Arizona guard Brayden Burries 10th, eliminating another target.
- Analysts view the selection as balancing the final championship pursuits of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green with Lendeborg potentially becoming a post-dynasty centerpiece.
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Dubs' Lendeborg 'used to hate Steph' as Kyrie fan
A decade after watching the evolution of the rivalry between the Warriors and Cavs, Michigan wing Yaxel Lendeborg was drafted by Golden State with the 11th pick Tuesday and admitted at the podium: "I'm a big Kyrie guy. So I used to hate Steph Curry."
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Yaxel Lendeborg Breaks Down in Tears Hugging Mom with Stage 4 Cancer After Landing with Warriors in 2026 NBA Draft
The former Michigan Wolverine was drafted No. 11 overall on Tuesday, June 23Yaxel Lendeborg celebrates with his mom during the 2026 NBA DraftCredit: Arturo Holmes/GettyNEED TO KNOWYaxel Lendeborg was drafted 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2026 NBA DraftLendeborg shared an emotional moment with his mom, Yissel Raposo, who has Stage 4 appendix cancerHe credited his mom’s sacrifices and strength, calling her his "guardian angel" i…
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right1Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution48% Left, 47% Center
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- 48% of the sources lean Left, 47% of the sources are Center
48% Left
L 48%
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