Warriors star Steph Curry hilariously responds to Yaxel Lendeborg's hate for him
NBA fans are buzzing about Steph Curry's playful response to a rookie's candid remarks.
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📍 How it ended
The Golden State Warriors drafted Yaxel Lendeborg from Michigan, an event that drew a reaction from Jimmy Butler. Steph Curry responded to Lendeborg's hate for him.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 14d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Yaxel Lendeborg, a newly drafted player by the Golden State Warriors, made waves during his first NBA press conference. Curry responded humorously, sparking a viral moment.
Coverage from NBC Sports Bay Area & California, Bleacher Report, and 247Sports highlights the lighthearted exchange. The New York Times and HoopsRumors.com also report on the draft pick and reactions from team owner Joe Lacob.
Watch for further reactions from NBA players and fans. Coverage does not yet specify whether Lendeborg or Curry will address the incident again.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (86% supported) Updated 25d ago.
Quick answers
Who is Yaxel Lendeborg?
Yaxel Lendeborg is a rookie drafted by the Golden State Warriors.
What did Yaxel Lendeborg say about Steph Curry?
Lendeborg expressed his dislike for Curry during his first NBA press conference.
How did Steph Curry respond?
Curry responded humorously to Lendeborg's remarks, creating a viral moment.
Coverage (7)
- Jimmy Butler gives honest opinion on Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg Yahoo Sports · 25d ago
- Projecting the Warriors' new-look lineup after drafting Yaxel Lendeborg FanSided · 25d ago
- Jimmy Butler Reacts to Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg Pick in Funny Video After NBA Draft Bleacher Report · 25d ago
- Yaxel Lendeborg gives Michigan fans one more memorable moment in his first NBA press conference 247Sports · 25d ago
- Warriors owner Joe Lacob ‘very fired up’ to draft Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg The New York Times · 25d ago
- Pacific Notes: Lendeborg, Wagler, Kawhi, Peat, Lakers HoopsRumors.com · 26d ago
- Warriors star Steph Curry hilariously responds to Yaxel Lendeborg's hate for him NBC Sports Bay Area & California · 26d ago
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