GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS FANS celebrated at Thrive City outside Chase Center in San Francisco on Tuesday after their team snagged top prospect Yaxel Lendeborg in the 2026 NBA Draft.

With the No. 11 overall pick, the Warriors took Lendeborg, a 23-year-old 6-foot-9 forward who played for the University of Michigan Wolverines in college.

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A graduate student at UC Berkeley's School of Journalism, Joshua is a storyteller, documentary filmmaker and multimedia producer with experience across journalism and media production. He is passionate about using compelling narratives to connect communities, amplify diverse voices and explore issues that impact everyday people.