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Warriors get a good player in Yaxel Lendeborg, but still need something great

The Golden State Warriors drafted 6'9" Michigan wing Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Lendeborg arrives as a national champion who admitted he used to hate Stephen Curry. Despite the addition, some analysts suggest the team still requires a superstar to contend next season.

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The Warriors have officially added Yaxel Lendeborg to their roster via the 2026 NBA Draft.

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  1. Warriors select Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg with No. 11 pick

    The Golden State Warriors drafted 6'9" Michigan wing Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Lendeborg arrives as a national champion who admitted he used to hate Stephen Curry. Despite the addition, some analysts suggest the team still requires a superstar to contend next season.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Golden State Warriors selected Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 pick of the 2026 NBA Draft.
    • Yaxel Lendeborg admitted that he "used to hate" Stephen Curry.
    • Lendeborg is a 6'9" wing who played for the national champion Michigan team.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Warriors wanted to draft Brayden Burries.
    • The selection of Lendeborg followed an animated discussion between the team owner and GM.
    • Lendeborg gave a rivalry jab to Draymond Green.
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