Draymond, Lendeborg exchange hilarious social media banter
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Key Points:
- Draymond Green playfully welcomed Warriors first-round pick Yaxel Lendeborg to the team on Instagram, continuing a tradition of rookie hazing.
- Green remains loyal to his alma mater, Michigan State, and its longtime coach Tom Izzo, despite Lendeborg's standout performance for rival University of Michigan.
- Lendeborg was a key player in Michigan's recent national championship win, earning Big Ten Player of the Year honors and averaging 15.1 points per game last season.
- The friendly rivalry between Green and Lendeborg extended to social media banter, with Green supporting Izzo and Lendeborg responding with a humorous jab at Izzo's successor, Dusty May.
- Dusty May, now head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, faces the challenge of revitalizing the team, while the Warriors and their new rookie continue to embrace their college basketball roots and rivalry.
