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Green Labels Lendeborg’s LeBron Pitch ‘Pointless,’ Warns Rookie Hazing

7/17/2026

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Green Slams Pitch

Draymond Green called Yaxel Lendeborg’s pitch to LeBron James “pointless” on his podcast.
The 23-year-old Michigan star, drafted 11th overall last month, posted 16.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 56.5% three-point shooting in five Las Vegas NBA Summer League games.
Green warned that training camp is near and that he will “rein the rookie in” with tough lessons, prompting Lendeborg to say he felt nervous but hopes hazing stays minimal.

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Green Slams Pitch

Draymond Green called Yaxel Lendeborg’s pitch to LeBron James “pointless” on his podcast.
The 23-year-old Michigan star, drafted 11th overall last month, posted 16.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 56.5% three-point shooting in five Las Vegas NBA Summer League games.
Green warned that training camp is near and that he will “rein the rookie in” with tough lessons, prompting Lendeborg to say he felt nervous but hopes hazing stays minimal.

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