From Kyrie Fan to Curry Sidekick

Yaxel Lendenborg, the Warriors’ 11th pick, shocked fans by admitting he once hated Steph Curry—back when he was obsessed with Kyrie Irving. Now, fresh off a Big Ten Player of the Year season with Michigan, he’s ready to learn from Curry, bring defense, and even handle the ball—aiming for 5 assists per game. At 23, he’s seen as mature and ready, despite age concerns. The Warriors just got a wild ride—and it’s only just begun. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c6df2cbeff07bc7