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Warriors Assign Locker Next to Steph Curry for 11th Overall Pick Yaxel Lendeborg
Yaxel Lendeborg, taken 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2026 NBA Draft, learned his locker sits beside Steph Curry's during an introductory news conference. The rookie, a former Kyrie Irving fan, reacted with surprise and humor.
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com reported. Lendeborg stated that he grew up hating Curry because he was a big Kyrie Irving fan. ” An unnamed person in the group of Warriors officials and family members told Lendeborg and second-round pick Lajae Jones that sitting close to someone could transfer their shooting skills.
Lendeborg replied, “I need that. ” Lendeborg asked if he was allowed to hold the jersey hanging inside his locker and appeared emotional while holding it. Jones viewed his own locker for the first time alongside Lendeborg.
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