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Yaxel Lendeborg is the NBA’s most entertaining rookie – and he’s not holding back

Yaxel Lendeborg is the NBA’s most entertaining rookie – and he’s not holding back

Summary

The article profiles Yaxel Lendeborg, a 24-year-old Puerto Rican forward and Golden State Warriors rookie, focusing on his unusual path to basketball and outspoken public comments. It describes his on-court exchanges with Luka Dončić and his strong free-throw performance against Denver.

Key Facts

  • Lendeborg reportedly spent 12 to 14 hours a day gaming before he pursued basketball seriously.
  • He did not join his high school basketball team until he was an upperclassman.
  • Lendeborg has said he did not watch much NBA basketball before entering the league.
  • After the Warriors’ season-opening loss to the Lakers, Lendeborg criticized Dončić’s foul-drawing and said their exchange affected his respect for the star.
  • Lendeborg later said he had taken his complaints about Dončić too far.
  • In a game against the Nuggets, Lendeborg attempted 13 free throws and made 12.
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