Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg began his NBA career with some fireworks, trash talking Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic in his professional debut. Lendeborg and Doncic jawed back and forth throughout the game, and the Warriors rookie ultimately landed a technical foul as a result. After the game, Lendeborg said he "lost all respect" for Doncic.
Doncic and the Lakers came out on top with a 127-105 win over Lendeborg and the Warriors. On Friday night, the Warriors and Lakers a poised for a highly-anticipated rematch. Lendeborg was asked if he's excited for this rematch when speaking to reporters on Wednesday.
Yes I am," Lendeborg said with a smile. "But you know, I'll talk more about that on Friday." Lendeborg is off to an excellent start, averaging 22.6 points, 9.2 rebounds and four assists per game through his first five NBA appearances. Meanwhile, Doncic is averaging a league-leading 36 points to go along with 6.8 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game.
Friday's matchup between the Warriors and Lakers will tip off at 10 p.m.
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