SAN FRANCISCO – Yaxel Lendeborg accomplished everything he possibly could have to end his college career. His one season at Michigan finished with winning the national championship in a year where he was a Consensus All-American, Big Ten Player of the Year and made the Big Ten All-Defensive team. It was a storybook ending to one of the more unique paths going into the NBA draft in modern history. Lendeborg came through Chase Center on Thursday afternoon for a pre-draft workout and in-person interview with the Warriors. He looked to show off his versatility on the court and his fun personality off it. Lendeborg went through individual drills and 3-on-3 in a competitive setting that included five other prospects, but none as highly touted as Lendeborg. Already, Lendeborg can see his fit on the Warriors and how he would make an impact from Day 1 if they were to take him with the No. 11 pick. His answer wasn’t about himself. More so, it was about how he can help everybody else. “I would say, like five assists a game maybe to start off,” Lendeborg said Thursday after his Warriors workout. “A lot of defense, fastbreak opportunities for...
Plug and play? NBA draft prospect Yaxel Lendeborg already can see Warriors fit
Published June 11, 2026 • 19 hrs ago
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