SAN FRANCISCO ― Yaxel Lendeborg, the No. 11 pick in the NBA draft, is set to take the floor in his first look in a Golden State Warriors uniform during the California Classic at Chase Center in San Francisco.
The Warriors selected Lendeborg out of Michigan where he helped the Wolverines win the 2026 NCAA championship title. Lendeborg averaged 15.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.2 blocks per game. He shot 51.5% from the field and 37.2% on 3-point shots.
Lendeborg headlines the Warriors’ California Classic summer league team that will compete in San Francisco. He is joined on the roster by No. 56 pick Lajae Jones and returning players Malevy Leons, Will Richard and LJ Cryer.
The Warriors face the Los Angeles Lakers, who have No. 24 draft pick Cameron Carr itching to make his debut.
Here’s everything you need to know about the California Classic summer league featuring first round picks Lendeborg and Carr in their first game:
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Half: Warriors 57, Lakers 33
The Warriors summer league squad looked ready to compete. Golden State was led by second-year guard Will Richard who scored 16 first half points. However, all eyes were on the rookies in the contest who were drafted in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft/
Cameron Carr gives Lakers offensive burst
The Lakers selected Cameron Carr with the idea they found a player who’s extremely athletic but can also shoot the ball, lights out. Carr has delivered so far in the California Classic game against the Warriors. Carr scored 11 points in 9 minutes, shooting 4-for-7, including 3-for-6 from 3-point distance.
Yaxel Lendeborg impresses fans at Chase Center
Yaxel Lendeborg went to the bench with 6:45 remaining in the second quarter to rest. He put on a sharp-shooting display, scoring 14 points in 11 minutes, and garnered a round of applause from the crowd at Chase Center. He’s also added three rebounds and four assists.
1st Quarter highlights
End of 1Q: Warriors 28, Lakers 23
It was a first quarter duel between the 2026 first round draft selections Yaxel Lendeborg and Cameron Carr.
Lendeborg paced the Warriors with 11 points in the first quarter where he shot 100%, going 4-for-4, including three 3-pointers made in 7 minutes and 42 seconds.
Carr answered the call for a rookie showdown. He led the Lakers in first quarter scoring with 8 points in 7 minutes. The pair of first round selections have been the stars of the game through the first period.
Warriors starting lineup vs Lakers
Here’s the Golden State Warriors’ starting lineup during the California Classic on July 3.
Lakers starting lineup vs Warriors
Here’s the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting lineup vs. the Warriors during the California Classic on July 3.
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