Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg gets honest about recent pricey purchase: ‘Man, this is crazy’

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg just bought a house for his mom.

He shared the news in a YouTube video, where he took fans along on the sweet surprise. Lendeborg spoke to reporters about the purchase, saying he felt like he had “truly made it.”

Golden State Warriors player smiling on the court with a headset around his neck. — Yaxel Lendeborg of the Golden State Warriors speaks to the media after a game against the LA Clippers at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, Nov. 1, 2026.

“While I was going through the thought process and the house shopping process, I was feeling the same thing honestly. It’s like, man, this is crazy,” Lendeborg said.

“I’m really able to do this. I’m really going to be able to give her keys…It’s definitely something I will never forget.”

Lendeborg has proven to be one of keys to the Warriors’ success this season. Golden State drafted the forward with the No. 11 overall pick and he has proven to help Steph Curry carry the offensive load.

Yaxel Lendeborg said it felt like he had "truly made it" after buying his mom a house 🥹

"Man, this is crazy. I'm really able to do this. I'm really going to be able to give her keys… it's definitely something I will never forget." pic.twitter.com/FIhfaAFy9x
— KNBR (@KNBR) November 8, 2026

Golden State Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg dribbles the ball past a Phoenix Suns defender. — Golden State Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg dribbles against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA game at Chase Center in San Francisco, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.

Golden State Warriors player prepares to shoot a free throw during a game against the Miami Heat. — Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors shoots a free throw during the game against the Miami Heat on November 5, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.

The 24-year-old is averaging 21.1 points per game, 7.2 rebounds, and 4 assists while shooting 50.4% from the field and 40.4% from three.

In many ways, Lendeborg has infused youth and breathed life into the Warriors offense this season. The outlook on Golden State was bleak ahead of the season, but the rookie has proven to be a bright spot in what could have been a lowly 2026-27 campaign for the team.

Lendeborg is the future for the Warriors.

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