Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg buys house for his mother, who saved his basketball career
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg surprised his mother, Yissel Raposo, with a new house, fulfilling a lifelong goal and expressing deep gratitude for her support and sacrifices.
- Raposo, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 appendix cancer last year, played a crucial role in Lendeborg’s basketball journey, pushing him through academic struggles and helping secure opportunities that led to his college and NBA success.
- Lendeborg’s college career included standout performances at Arizona Western, UAB, and Michigan, where he won an NCAA title, earned All-American honors, and was named Big Ten Player of the Year.
- Drafted 12th overall by the Warriors, Lendeborg is off to a strong NBA start, averaging 21.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, making him a contender for Rookie of the Year.
- The Warriors have rebounded from an 0-3 start to win six consecutive games, with Lendeborg playing a key role in the team's recent success.
