Earlier this week, we asked fans to vote on which Michigan player selected in the 2026 NBA Draft will have the best rookie season.
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Forward Yaxel Lendeborg was selected No. 11 overall by the Golden State Warriors.
The results are now in, and there’s a clear favorite.
Lendeborg received 76% of the votes, while Johnson received 18% and Mara just 6%.
Lendeborg’s in quite the interesting situation and is set to play a key role on a team with future hall of famers in Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler.
Lendeborg, the Big Ten Player of the Year, has already looked impressive during the NBA Summer League.
Per FanDuel Sportsbook, the Warriors currently have the 13th highest odds of winning the NBA Finals next season at +4500. With those long odds, Lendeborg likely has a better chance of winning NBA Rookie of the Year.
How did you vote this week? Let us know in the comments and come back next week for another edition of SB Nation Reacts.
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