Watch: Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg getting up shots during offseason
The newly crowned Summer League MVP is already back in the gym getting up shots during the offseason.
Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is back in the gym, honing his skills ahead of his upcoming NBA season. Recent footage shared on Instagram by photographer and videographer Destiny Little showcases the Michigan Wolverines standout working on his shooting, ball-handling, and more. One particularly impressive video captures Lendeborg executing a 360 dunk off the bounce.
The 2026 first-round draft pick, selected by the Golden State Warriors at No. 11 overall, led the team to victory in the Las Vegas Summer League, claiming the championship and Most Valuable Player honors. In his brief preseason appearance, Lendeborg averaged an impressive 14.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4 assists across six games.
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