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SAN FRANCISCO ― Yaxel Lendeborg, the No. 11 pick in the NBA draft, is set to take the floor in his first look in a Golden State Warriors uniform during the California Classic at Chase Center in San Francisco.
The Warriors selected Lendeborg out of Michigan where he helped the Wolverines win the 2026 NCAA championship title. Lendeborg averaged 15.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.2 blocks per game. He shot 51.5% from the field and 37.2% on 3-point shots.
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Lendeborg headlines the Warriors’ California Classic summer league team that will compete in San Francisco. He is joined on the roster by No. 56 pick Lajae Jones and returning players Malevy Leons, Will Richard and LJ Cryer.
The Warriors face the Los Angeles Lakers, who have No. 24 draft pick Cameron Carr itching to make his debut.
Here’s everything you need to know about the California Classic summer league featuring first round picks Lendeborg and Carr in their first game:
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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos
NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses with 2026 draft prospects before the NBA Draft at Barclays Center.
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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos
NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses with 2026 draft prospects before the NBA Draft at Barclays Center.
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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos
NBA commissioner Adam Silver shakes hands with AJ Dybantsa after h is drafted first overall by the Washington Wizards during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City.
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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos
NBA commissioner Adam Silver shakes hands with AJ Dybantsa after he is drafted first overall by the Washington Wizards during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City.
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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos
AJ Dybantsa is drafted first overall by the Washington Wizards during Round One of…
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