Draymond GreenForward, Golden State Warriors

Draymond Green "Very Impressed" After Watching Yaxel Lendeborg In-Person

26 Sept 2026 · 1 min

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In a YouTube monologue, Draymond Green discusses prospect Yaxel Lendeborg, highlighting his confidence, trash‑talk, and on‑court abilities. Green emphasizes how a supportive environment without coaches influences player interactions and the importance of team chemistry before the demanding grind of NBA training camp. He notes Yaxel’s relentless questioning, basketball IQ, and readiness to compete, while cautioning that NBA competition is a different, faster pace. Green shares that this was his first time seeing Lendeborg in person, expresses being "very, very, very impressed," and looks forward to his future development.

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Yaxel's talked a lot of shit. That kid can play. When you're in an environment without coaches, how guys act, how guys respond to each other, how the runs are going, all these different things, like, it makes a difference. You have new guys on the team, you're breaking the ice, like, getting to know each other before you step in that stressful grind of training camp. Spend some time with the young guys, get asked a million questions by Yaxel, which is absolutely incredible. By the way, Yaxel's talked a lot of shit. That kid can play. Now, I don't wanna put some expectations on him because the NBA game is different, man. You get in that season with them lights on, And it moves fast. Like, Kawhi Leonard tonight is Kevin Durant the next night. Like, it's hard, but he can play. He understands the game. He's smart. This was really my first time getting eyes on him in person. Shoot the piss outta the basketball. I was very, very, very impressed. I'm excited to see where he can take it. Draymond Green.