Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg advocates for ‘ethical hoops’ after career night

Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scored a career-high 37 points against the Los Angeles Clippers, with his bench encouraging him to reach 40 points late in the game. Lendeborg admitted he was disappointed in himself for chasing the scoring milestone, advocating instead for what he called 'ethical hoops' — prioritizing team play over personal stats. The game was reported on November 2, 2026.