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Rookie Lendeborg jaws at ‘weak ass’ Dončić and admits he didn’t watch much NBA

Golden State Warriors newcomer Yaxel Lendeborg made a memorable professional debut during Wednesday's 127-105 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Michigan standout, selected 11th overall, spent much of the contest defending Luka Doncic and later expressed significant frustration regarding the veteran's tendency to solicit foul calls.

Despite an initial lack of familiarity with the NBA, Lendeborg earned a technical foul for his vocal criticism of Doncic throughout the matchup. While Doncic finished with 28 points and opted to avoid a verbal confrontation, Warriors teammate Draymond Green publicly supported the rookie's aggressive approach.

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