Former Luka Dončić teammate warns Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg
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Key Points:
- Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall, a former teammate of Luka Dončić, warned Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg not to disrespect Dončić, telling him to "80 ball next time they play never speak on the DON."
- The warning comes after a heated NBA debut for Lendeborg, who exchanged verbal jabs with Dončić during the Warriors' 127-105 loss, earning a technical foul and claiming Dončić "sucks" and "can't score on me."
- Lendeborg criticized Dončić's behavior, saying he lost all respect due to what he described as whining and complaining, supported by defensive stats showing Dončić struggled against him.
- Warriors veteran Draymond Green and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith have backed Lendeborg's outspoken approach, emphasizing that respect must be earned on the court.
- The two teams are set for a rematch on October 30 in San Francisco, where tensions and competitive spirit are expected to continue.
