Lendeborg says maturity reversed Warriors' 2025 impression

Golden State later selected him with the No. 11 pick.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 311 min read

Yaxel Lendeborg went through the 2025 pre-draft process and said the Warriors told him he behaved "like a jackass" in hi Via @anthonyVslater on X

What happened: Golden State told Yaxel Lendeborg he had behaved "like a jackass" during his 2025 combine interview, he said. He returned to Michigan and approached his next pre-draft process with greater maturity.

Why it matters: The turnaround helps explain why the Warriors invested a lottery pick in Lendeborg. His development now shifts from interview rooms to earning a place in Golden State's rotation.

By the numbers: Lendeborg's path spanned two pre-draft cycles: an initial 2025 declaration and a 2026 selection after one season at Michigan.

What to watch: Training camp will offer the next measure of how quickly Lendeborg can translate that growth into a role for 2026-27.

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