Mike Dunleavy explains draft-room interaction with Joe Lacob
NBC Sports Bay Area & California • • sports
Key Points:
- A viral clip showed Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy having a heated discussion during the 2026 NBA Draft before selecting Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg at No. 11 overall.
- Dunleavy downplayed the tension, explaining the discussion involved exploring potential trades but they were ultimately united on choosing Lendeborg as the best player available.
- Dunleavy noted that while Lacob was eager to make the pick quickly, he preferred to use the full five minutes allowed to ensure no better options emerged.
- The Warriors appear confident in their selection of Lendeborg, although their recent history of blockbuster trade attempts suggests they may have briefly considered a major move instead of a straightforward draft pick.
