Kerr Dismisses Lendeborg’s Defense as Luka Exchange Goes Viral

WHO:

NY Post - Steve Kerr discussed Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg’s defense of Luka Doncic.

Sportskeeda - Luka Doncic was identified as a Los Angeles Lakers star; Yaxel Lendeborg was identified as a Warriors rookie.

WHAT:

Pro Football Network - Yaxel Lendeborg said, “I’m Not Afraid” and “He’s Not Michael Jordan,” in comments about Luka Dončić.

NY Post - Lendeborg bragged about his individual defense on Doncic, who scored 28 points in a blowout loss.

NY Post - Kerr dismissed Lendeborg’s defense with the quoted response, “Who the eff cares?”

Sportskeeda - A heated exchange between Doncic and Lendeborg went viral.

Sportskeeda - The article’s headline quotes the exchange as “Shut up, p*y” and says a professional lip reader interpreted it.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - The game was against the Golden State Warriors.

WHEN:

Sportskeeda - The game was described as the first game of the 2026-27 NBA season.

WHY:

Pro Football Network - Lendeborg’s comments followed his initial remarks after the Warriors’ opening-night loss.

NY Post - The report linked Kerr’s response to Lendeborg’s claims about his individual defense on Doncic.

HOW:

Sportskeeda - A professional lip reader interpreted the viral exchange.

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg drew attention after discussing his defense of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic following Golden State’s opening-night loss. The matchup came in the first game of the 2026-27 NBA season, and Doncic scored 28 points despite the Lakers’ blowout defeat. Lendeborg said he was “Not Afraid” of Doncic and added, “He’s Not Michael Jordan.” He also bragged about his individual defense, prompting Warriors coach Steve Kerr to dismiss the claim with a blunt response: “Who the eff cares?” A heated exchange between Doncic and Lendeborg during the game also went viral. A professional lip reader interpreted their exchange, which was presented as including the words “Shut up, p*y.” Lendeborg’s latest comments followed his initial remarks after the Warriors’ opening-night loss, while Kerr’s response was tied to his claims about guarding Doncic.