Warriors’ Draft Room Drama: Lacob and Dunleavy Clash Over Yaxel Lendeborg Pick
Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. were captured on video appearing to argue over the team’s 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, selecting Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg.
The footage sparked widespread reaction and comparisons to other sports front office disputes, as analysts and fans debated the potential internal disagreement on draft strategy.