Sports · October 22, 2026
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg ‘lost all respect’ for Luka Doncic
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg stated he "lost all respect" for Lakers star Luka Doncic following their matchup in the season opener. Lendeborg criticized Doncic for constant "whining and complaining" to officials during the Lakers' 127-105 victory over Golden State. In his NBA debut, Lendeborg recorded 12 points, four fouls, and a technical foul, while Doncic finished with a game-high 28 points.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The Lakers defeated the Warriors 127-105.
- Yaxel Lendeborg said he 'lost all respect' for Luka Doncic.
- Lendeborg cited Doncic's complaining to officials as the reason for his comments.
- Doncic scored a game-high 28 points.
Reported by only some outlets
- Lendeborg finished with 12 points, four personal fouls, and one technical in 29 minutes.
- Doncic attempted nine free throws during the game.
- Lendeborg specifically mentioned biting on one of Doncic's pump fakes.
Confirmed
- The Lakers defeated the Warriors 127-105 on October 21, 2026.
- Yaxel Lendeborg claimed he 'lost all respect' for Luka Doncic due to his behavior toward officials.
- Doncic scored 28 points in the game.
Reported
- Lendeborg felt like Doncic went to the free-throw line 30 times despite only having nine attempts. (New York Post)
- Doncic mostly only spoke on the court and did not engage in extensive post-game comments about Lendeborg. (New York Post)
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