Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg isn't interested in playing it safe. After exchanging heated words with Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić on opening night, the fearless 24-year-old forward is already eager for Round 2. When reporters asked Lendeborg if he was excited for Friday’s upcoming rematch against the Lakers, he did not hesitate to make his stance clear.
“Absolutely. Absolutely. Yes, I am. I’ll talk about that on Friday,” Lendeborg said.
Article Continues Below“Absolutely. Absolutely. Yes, I am. I’ll talk about that on Friday.”
Yaxel Lendeborg says that he is excited for the upcoming matchup with Luka Doncic 😳
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The feud erupted during the season opener on Oct. 21, when the Lakers handed Golden State a rough 127-105 blowout loss. Lendeborg had a modest NBA debut, recording 12 points, three rebounds, and two assists in 29 minutes while shooting 5-of-11 from the field. Meanwhile, Dončić posted 28 points to guide Los Angeles to a comfortable victory. Following the game, Lendeborg voiced his frustration, telling reporters he “lost all respect” for Dončić due to his constant complaining to officials throughout the night.