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NBA Draft: Warriors first-round pick Yaxel Lendeborg admits he 'used to hate' Stephen Curry

The Golden State Warriors selected Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Lendeborg confessed he rooted for Kyrie Irving and disliked Curry during the Warriors-Cavaliers rivalry. Curry responded with jokes and stated he will work hard to become the rookie's favorite.

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The Warriors have officially drafted Yaxel Lendeborg, who shared his history as a Curry critic.

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  1. Warriors First-Round Pick Yaxel Lendeborg Admitted He "Used to Hate" Stephen Curry

    The Golden State Warriors selected Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Lendeborg confessed he rooted for Kyrie Irving and disliked Curry during the Warriors-Cavaliers rivalry. Curry responded with jokes and stated he will work hard to become the rookie's favorite.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Golden State Warriors selected Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 pick in the NBA Draft.
    • Lendeborg admitted he "used to hate" Stephen Curry and rooted for Kyrie Irving during the mid-2010s rivalry between the Warriors and Cavaliers.
    • Stephen Curry joked about the confession and said he plans to "Work Hard" to become Lendeborg's "Favorite".

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Warriors' GM and owner had an animated discussion before selecting Lendeborg.
    • Lendeborg gave a rivalry jab to Draymond Green.
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