NBA Draft: Warriors first-round pick Yaxel Lendeborg admits he 'used to hate' Stephen Curry
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Key Points:
- Former Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg, recently drafted 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors, revealed he "used to hate" Warriors star Stephen Curry due to the Warriors-Cavaliers rivalry during his youth.
- Despite his past feelings, Lendeborg expressed admiration for Curry and excitement about becoming his teammate and learning from him.
- Lendeborg described the moment as "full-circle" and praised Curry as a genuine person, looking forward to playing alongside him.
- The Warriors' draft pick of Lendeborg was marked by a visible disagreement between team owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy, though Dunleavy later downplayed the incident as a discussion about golf courses.
- Lendeborg’s candid admission and positive attitude suggest his previous rivalry-based dislike of Curry is now behind him.
