Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg Says He Lost Respect for Luka Dončić in Debut
The newcomer revealed he trash-talked Dončić throughout the matchup, even as the superstar poured in 28 points in a Lakers victory.
Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg immediately sparked opening-week drama following his first NBA appearance, declaring that he came away from the contest with no respect left for Luka Dončić.
Lendeborg stated that he repeatedly confronted the star playmaker on the floor, going so far as to tell Dončić directly that he "sucks."
As reported by Yahoo Sports NBA, the verbal barbs did not deter Dončić in the box score. Dončić poured in a game-high 28 points to guide the Lakers to a victory.
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