Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the eleventh pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg after he was selected by the Golden State Warriors at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the eleventh pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg after he was selected by the Golden State Warriors at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Social media reacts to Warriors drafting Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg

The pick is in.

Yaxel Lendeborg is now a member of the Golden State Warriors. At No. 11 overall, Mike Dunleavy Jr., Steve Kerr and Joe Lacob selected the All-American wing out of Michigan. Lendeborg is coming off a standout campaign at Michigan, winning the national championship and being named an All-American and Big-10 Player of the Year in his lone season in Ann Arbor. After winning the title with Michigan, Lendeborg will now join two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry in the Bay Area.

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After the pick at No. 11, social media exploded with different reactions. Here’s a look at what fans, analysts and former players were saying on social media on Tuesday night.

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