The Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg shared a postgame moment with former Warriors guard Jordan Poole after the team's 138-87 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The two exchanged jerseys, celebrating their shared history with the Michigan Wolverines.
Yaxel Lendeborg and Jordan Poole exchange jerseys after the Warriors-Pelicans game 🙌
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 10, 2026
The pair are seen swapping jerseys after Monday's matchup. Lendeborg later explained the significance of the meeting, saying, “I've been wanting to meet him since I got here and since before as well because he's a fantastic player so it was awesome to have that moment. Hopefully I get a signed jersey by him later on and I get to add it to the Michigan collection.” X user @ohnohedidnt24 also shared the moment.
Article Continues BelowYaxel on his jersey swap with Poole:
"I've been wanting to meet him since I got here and since before as well because he's a fantastic player so it was awesome to have that moment. Hopefully I get a signed jersey by him later on and I get to add it to the Michigan collection"… https://t.co/Tnq2GKmC00
— Oh No He Didn't 🤯 (@ohnohedidnt24) November 10, 2026
Both players share a connection to Michigan, where Poole played before entering the NBA and Lendeborg continued his college career before the Warriors selected him No. 11 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. That shared background made the exchange especially meaningful for the rookie, who has followed Poole's career and viewed him as a player worth looking up to. The jersey swap also gave Lendeborg a chance to connect with someone who had taken a similar path through Michigan basketball and gone on to establish himself in the NBA.
Lendeborg also gave Warriors fans plenty to cheer about on the court. He finished the blowout with 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists, delivering a strong performance in front of the home crowd. Poole, meanwhile, managed seven points in 34 minutes as New Orleans struggled against his former team.
Poole has also left the door open to a potential return to Golden State, calling the Bay Area “home” after the game. A reunion is far from certain, but the jersey swap offered a memorable moment between Yaxel Lendeborg and Jordan Poole connected by Michigan basketball.