The Warriors used the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on former Michigan forward Yaxel Lendenborg, but he might have already made a grave rookie mistake when speaking to the media after his selection.When asked about playing with four-time NBA champion Steph Curry, Lendeborg admitted he was not always a fan of the Warriors legend.“It’s a full-circle moment for me. I’ve been saying this every time I get asked this question, 2016, I’m a big Kyrie guy, so I used to hate Steph Curry,” Lendeborg said. “So now that I’m actually going to be able to be on the same team with him, play and actually learn so much from him, it means a lot. I met him a couple times. He’s a very great guy, genuine person. It’s going to be an honor to be able to watch what he does in person. So I’m very excited.” Yaxel Lendeborg on playing with Stephen Curry: "It's a full-circle moment for me. In 2016, I'm a big Kyrie guy, so I used to hate Steph Curry." pic.twitter.com/Gjir5ZIC1P — Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) June 24, 2026Despite not always being a fan of Curry, Lendeborg has been consistent with his...
Warriors draft pick Yaxel Lendeborg shares why he used to ‘hate’ Steph Curry
Published June 23, 2026 • 13 hrs ago
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