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Yaxel Lendeborg doesn’t mince words when speaking about Steph Curry, Steve Kerr

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Yaxel Lendeborg doesn’t mince words when speaking about Steph Curry, Steve Kerr

By Thomas L. Murray Published June 27, 2026, 1:52 p.m. ET

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Immediately after the Warriors selected former Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th pick in the NBA draft, he showed he might need some additional public relations training after a couple of honest interviews.

Over the past week, Lendeborg has met with the media and did not mince words when talking about how he used to feel about Steph Curry and playing for Steve Kerr, who traditionally doesn’t play rookies.

During his introductory news conference Tuesday, Lendeborg admitted he grew up hating watching Curry because he was a big fan of former Cavaliers star Kyrie Irving.

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

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“It’s a full-circle moment for me. I’ve been saying this every time I get asked this question. In 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 on the same team as him, play and actually learn so much from him, it means a lot.”

“I’ve met him a couple of times; he’s a very great guy, genuine person, and it’s going to be an honor to watch him do what he does in person. I’m very excited.”

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There’s no problem in admitting you were a fan of another team while growing up, so it makes sense why Lendeborg might’ve had a particular feeling about Curry and the Warriors as they met Irving and the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals for three consecutive seasons from 2015-2017. Irving was on the losing side of the series twice in 2015 and 2017.

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Former Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg hopes to have a big role in his first season with the Warriors. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

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