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NBA·BREAKING·June 23, 2026 10:34 PM ET

Warriors draft Yaxel Lendeborg 11th, emotional moment with his mother

A draft-night moment shared with his mother.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 241 min read
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RT @NBADraft: Yaxel Lendeborg shares an emotional moment with mom after his name is called at #11 🥹 https://t.co/ToXY6tP Via @NBA on X

What happened: Yaxel Lendeborg was selected with the No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and shared an emotional moment with his mother after his name was called. The Michigan forward was taken by the Golden State Warriors, who add him to their frontcourt mix.

Why it matters: The selection caps a long climb for Lendeborg, who had openly lobbied teams in the days before the draft. The moment carried added weight as he became overcome with emotion speaking about reaching the NBA while his mother battles cancer.

What to watch: Attention turns to how Lendeborg fits into Golden State's rotation heading into the 2026-27 season.

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