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NBA·ANALYSIS·June 24, 2026 12:20 PM ET

Yaxel Lendeborg credits his mother after No. 11 selection in 2026 NBA Draft

He honors the woman who pushed his dream.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 241 min read
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"That kid got here because of her... She pushed a dream and forced me to step into the world and become a man." @Yaxel Via @NBA on X

What happened: After being selected 11th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, Yaxel Lendeborg gave all the credit to his mother, saying she pushed his dream and forced him to mature and step into the world as a man. He spoke about getting to share the moment with her on draft night.

Why it matters: Lottery selection marks the start of Lendeborg's NBA career, and the family framing has made his selection one of the more resonant human-interest moments of the night. Draft position at No. 11 sets expectations for a rotation role and a long-term developmental track heading into the 2026-27 season.

What to watch: Watch how Lendeborg's role takes shape through summer league and training camp ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

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