Warriors keep draft pick, select Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg No. 11 overall
The Golden State Warriors selected Michigan standout Yaxel Lendeborg as the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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The brief
The selection follows weeks of media speculation regarding the team's potential strategy for the draft. Coverage from ESPN, NBC Sports Bay Area & California, Inquirer.com, and The Mercury News emphasizes the narrative surrounding Lendeborg’s unconventional career path and his previous fandom of Kyrie Irving.
Outlets highlighted the influence of Lendeborg's mother in his development as a player. Future reports are expected to focus on Lendeborg’s integration into the team roster.
Information regarding his contract terms or specific role within the Warriors' rotation has not yet been specified.
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Quick answers
Who did the Warriors select with the 11th pick?
The team selected Yaxel Lendeborg from the University of Michigan.
What is noted about Lendeborg's background?
Coverage details his untraditional path to the NBA, the role of his mother in his career, and his past affinity for Kyrie Irving.
When was the selection finalized?
The selection was reported on June 24, 2026.
Coverage (4)
- Why Yaxel Lendeborg was profoundly logical pick for Warriors in 2026 NBA Draft NBC Sports Bay Area & California · 1d ago
- New Warrior Yaxel Lendeborg 'used to hate Steph Curry' as Kyrie fan ESPN · 1d ago
- Yaxel Lendeborg’s untraditional path to becoming an NBA draft pick was fueled by his mother Inquirer.com · 1d ago
- Who should Warriors pick in the first round of the NBA draft? The Mercury News · 1d ago
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