Stephen Curry Responds to Warriors Rookie Claiming He Used to 'Hate' Him
Summary
The Golden State Warriors drafted Yaxel Lendeborg, a college basketball champion from Michigan, who admitted he used to dislike Stephen Curry because he supported Kyrie Irving in 2016. Curry welcomed Lendeborg to the team, where he will learn from experienced players like Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler.Key Facts
- Yaxel Lendeborg was a lottery pick by the Golden State Warriors in the recent NBA Draft.
- Lendeborg won an NCAA championship with the Michigan Wolverines last season.
- He said he previously "hated" Stephen Curry because he supported Kyrie Irving in 2016.
- Stephen Curry responded positively and welcomed Lendeborg to the Warriors.
- Lendeborg will join veteran players Curry, Draymond Green (four-time champion), and Jimmy Butler (six-time All-Star) on the team.
- Two other Michigan Wolverines, Morez Johnson Jr. and Aday Mara, were also first-round picks and will play in the Western Conference.
- Johnson Jr. went to the Dallas Mavericks and will reunite with former coach Dusty May.
- Lendeborg and Mara will play for playoff-contending teams, while Johnson Jr. aims to build with his new team.
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