Yaxel Lendeborg will give Dillon Brooks the ‘belt,’ Warriors rookie declares originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Yaxel Lendeborg might be just a rookie, but he already is well aware of the Warriors’ long-standing history with Dillon Brooks.
The NBA veteran has had plenty of infamous incidents playing against Golden State, from clotheslining Gary Payton II and fracturing his elbow in the 2022 Western Conference semifinals, to swiping at Steph Curry’s injured thumb, among several other run-ins.
So, when Lendeborg was asked recently on his Kick stream if he’s excited to match up with Brooks this season, his answer was essentially music to Dub Nation’s ears.
“I’m finna give Dillon Brooks belt, man. Stop playing, bruh,” Lendeborg responded without hesitation.
Lendeborg’s first opportunity to do just that will come almost right away. In their third game of the 2026-27 NBA season, the Warriors are scheduled to face the Suns — Brooks’ current squad — on Saturday, Oct. 24 in Phoenix.
And just nine days later, the Suns will make a return trip to Chase Center to face the Warriors on Monday, Nov. 2.
If there wasn’t already enough anticipation for the first matchup between Brooks and Golden State this season, Lendeborg only has fueled it even more.
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