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Is Yaxel Lendeborg the perfect Warriors fit?
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The Warriors need a little bit of everything this offseason. That’s why Yaxel Lendeborg, the do-it-all wing out of Michigan, emerged as a logical choice when Golden State was on the clock with pick No. 11 in the draft. Lendeborg doesn’t have one standout trait, but he has a variety of skills that can help the Warriors right away. The Standard’s Danny Emerman joined the “Section 415” podcast to explain how he predicted the Lendeborg pick weeks ago and what he learned about the Michigan product throughout the predraft process.
0:00 Intro -- Warriors Select Yaxel Lendeborg at #11 1:50 Lendeborg Checks All the Boxes For the Warriors' Needs 5:26 The Viral Lacob-Dunleavy War Room Moment Explained 8:08 Lendeborg's Personality And His Journey From JuCo to NBA Lottery 13:05 Lendeborg's Fit and Role with the 2026 Warriors 16:48 Draymond Green's Player Option Decision 18:33 Post-Draft Roster Building and Second Round Outlook
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