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Draymond Green Backs Warriors Rookie After Text Clash
Draymond Green calls out rookie Yaxel Lendeborg but picks him for Rookie of the Year.
In brief
Draymond Green calls out rookie Yaxel Lendeborg but picks him for Rookie of the Year. Draymond Green endorsed Yaxel Lendeborg for Rookie of the Year after criticizing his text claims. Originally reported by Complex.
Text Clash
Draymond Green accused Yaxel Lendeborg of lying about contact with him during the offseason.
“Yaxel's been f**king lying, it's the Michigan way”
Rookie Endorsement
Green named Lendeborg the next face of the franchise and picked him for Rookie of the Year.
“We're gonna talk Rookie of the Year next, that's my pick”
Fan Connection
Lendeborg connected with fans by signing autographs and performing at open practices.
“this dude went up in the crowd and the fans loved it”
Curry's Advice
Green told Lendeborg not to lose quality, saying Steph Curry would do the same.
“don't lose that cause that's actually what Steph Curry would do”
The big picture
Draymond Green endorsed Yaxel Lendeborg for Rookie of the Year after criticizing his text claims.
