Yaxel Lendeborg Reflects on Summer League Triumph and Warriors
WHO:
NBC Sports Bay Area - Yaxel Lendeborg stated, “I live for this moment right here. Do whatever we gotta do to win this. We’re the Warriors, we win. We’re gonna get another one next season. Go Dubs.”
NY Post - Yaxel Lendeborg, No. 11 pick of the NBA Draft, led the Golden State Warriors.
Newsweek - Steph Curry was mentioned by Yaxel Lendeborg.
WHAT:
CBS Sports - The Golden State Warriors' victory in the Summer League championship was their second title in franchise history, with the first being in 2013.
NBC Sports Bay Area - Lendeborg was a plus-7 in the championship game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
NBC Sports Bay Area - Will Richard scored eight points in the fourth quarter of the championship game and was a plus-14.
NBC Sports Bay Area - Yaxel Lendeborg scored nine points in the fourth quarter of the championship game, contributing to the Warriors' comeback from a 12-point deficit.
NBC Sports Bay Area - Lendeborg was named the Las Vegas NBA Summer League MVP after leading the team to victory.
NBC Sports Bay Area - Lendeborg averaged 14.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists during the Summer League, with shooting splits of 45.9% from the field, 35.7% from three-point range, and 80.0% from the free-throw line.
NBC Sports Bay Area - LJ Cryer was the Warriors' top scorer during the Summer League, totaling 90 points, while Lendeborg scored 89 points.
NBC Sports Bay Area - Malevy Leons is expected to occupy one of the Warriors' three two-way contracts, while Graham Ike averaged 10.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game in Las Vegas, making him a candidate for the third two-way contract.
NBC Sports Bay Area - Chance McMillian showcased his scoring ability and shot 54.5% from three (12 of 22) in Las Vegas.
CBS Sports - The Golden State Warriors' victory in the Summer League championship marked their second title in franchise history, with the first being in 2013.
NBC Sports Bay Area - Yaxel Lendeborg played 32 minutes in the championship game, shooting 9-of-18 from the field, and contributing two assists and two steals.
NBC Sports Bay Area - Lendeborg's performance in the Summer League included averaging 15.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in two California Classic games, with a shooting percentage of 77.8% from three-point range (7 of 9).
NBC Sports Bay Area - LJ Cryer scored 90 points during the Summer League, taking 51 three-point attempts, while Lendeborg attempted 28 three-pointers.
NBC Sports Bay Area - Malevy Leons is expected to occupy one of the Warriors' three two-way contracts, while Graham Ike averaged 10.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game in Las Vegas, making him a candidate for the third two-way contract.
NBC Sports Bay Area - The Warriors won the Summer League championship with a score of 94-90 against the Memphis Grizzlies, marking their first summer league championship since 2013.
NBC Sports Bay Area - Yaxel Lendeborg averaged 14.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists during the Summer League, with shooting splits of 45.9% from the field, 35.7% from three-point range, and 80.0% from the free-throw line.
NBC Sports Bay Area - Lendeborg outperformed Cameron Boozer, the No. 3 overall pick, in the championship game, scoring 21 points and grabbing 10 rebounds compared to Boozer's 19 points and 8 rebounds.
NBC Sports Bay Area - Lendeborg scored 9 points in the fourth quarter of the championship game, contributing significantly to the Warriors' comeback from a 12-point deficit.
NBC Sports Bay Area - LJ Cryer was the Warriors' top scorer during the Summer League, totaling 90 points, while Lendeborg scored 89 points.
NBC Sports Bay Area - Malevy Leons is expected to occupy one of the Warriors' two-way contracts, while the team is still evaluating LaJae Jones' position on the roster.
NY Post - Yaxel Lendeborg led the Golden State Warriors to an NBA Summer League Championship.
Newsweek - Lendeborg recorded 21 points and 10 rebounds during the championship game.
Newsweek - Lendeborg was named Summer League MVP after leading the team to victory.
WHERE:
NY Post - The event took place during the NBA Summer League.
WHEN:
Newsweek - The championship game occurred on a Sunday night.
WHY:
NY Post - Lendeborg criticized the Memphis Grizzlies, stating they "weren't ready for the moment" and that "their butts got tight."
HOW:
NBC Sports Bay Area - Warriors assistant coach Khalid Robinson emphasized the importance of establishing a winning culture, stating, “We want to develop our guys and help them get ready for preseason and next season, but we want to win.”
NBC Sports Bay Area - Warriors assistant coach Khalid Robinson emphasized the importance of winning and establishing a competitive culture during the Summer League, stating, "We want to develop our guys and help them get ready for preseason and next season, but we want to win."
Newsweek - Lendeborg's performance included scoring and rebounding, contributing to the Warriors' championship win.
The Golden State Warriors celebrated their second Summer League championship title, marking a significant achievement for the franchise since their first win in 2013. Yaxel Lendeborg expressed his excitement, saying, “I live for this moment right here,” and emphasized the team's determination to win again next season. Assistant coach Khalid Robinson highlighted the team's commitment to building a winning culture while preparing players for the upcoming preseason.