Gary Payton gets real on Yaxel Lendeborg-Luka Doncic feud ahead of Warriors-Lakers

The Golden State Warriors have been a strong coming out party for rookie Yaxel Lendeborg during opening week of the NBA. The No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft has come out firing on all cylinders, both on and off the court, bringing immediate attention to a franchise that has been starving for it. Opening night in the NBA saw Lendeborg go at Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic repeatedly as the two exchanged words, strong defensive possessions, and offensive trickery to draw fouls.