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Yaxel Lendeborg Does EVERYTHING a Two-Way Forward NEEDS to Do in the NBA | Draft Profiles
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Yaxel Lendeborg, the 6'9", 240-pound two-way forward whose physicality and versatility powered Michigan's national title run. In this 5-minute NBA Draft profile, we scout why Lendeborg projects as a surefire lottery pick who could climb into the top 10 — from his 73% finishing at the rim and elite defensive production to the rebounding, screening, and cutting that quietly impact winning. We also tackle the age questions at 24, his stat-based comps to Franz Wagner, OG Anunoby, and Aaron Gordon, and the best landing spots from the Warriors and Thunder to the Bucks. Is Yaxel a top-10 lock? Watch the full breakdown and drop your take in the comments.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Lendeborg Overview
0:23 - Size And Measurements
0:30 - Finishing At Rim
1:07 - Ball Handling
1:20 - Outside Shooting
1:42 - Defensive Impact
2:18 - Doing The Dirty Work
2:47 - Rebounding
3:04 - Age And Concerns
3:40 - Player Comparisons
4:06 - Best NBA Fits
4:35 - Top 10 Prediction
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