What happened: Golden State rookie Yaxel Lendeborg surprised his mother with a new house, per The Athletic. Lendeborg credits her with saving his life: she pushed him to keep playing basketball when he considered quitting in high school.
NBA·November 7, 2026 10:22 AM ET
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg buys his mother a new house
Mom talked him out of quitting basketball in high school
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