Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg pokes fun at Draymond Green right after being drafted

The Golden State Warriors didn't trade their No. 11 pick after all.

Instead, they took the most NBA-ready player in the entire class, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg, aka "The Dominican LeBron."

Lendeborg's movie-like story began at junior college, playing at Arizona Western before moving to UAB and winning a national championship at Michigan. That's why, even if he spent only one year with the Wolverines, he's still not a fan of his state's neighbors.

Considering that, he didn't waste a second to take a friendly jab at Michigan State proud alum and new teammate Draymond Green.

Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg takes a friendly jab at Draymond Green

“I know he’s a Michigan State guy,” Lendeborg said of Green, per ESPN's Anthony Slater. “I’m really not too fond of that. But I’m definitely excited to be able to meet him and speak to him in person and learn. Just learn everything I can.”

Not many former juco players make it to the NBA, let alone after spending six years in college. Lendeborg's journey to the league has been remarkable, an example of resilience and of never giving up on his dream.

Of course, he may not have the upside of other prospects, but he's fully grown into his body and is strong, mature and developed enough to contribute from day one.

When asked about that, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. shut down any concerns about his age:

“He's, what, 23, almost 24?” Dunleavy said. “I'm not worried because he's not 38.”

Older or not, Lendeborg can give the Warriors valuable minutes right out of the jump -- maybe even as a starter.

He can play all three frontcourt positions, defend, create for others, and score from all three levels.

The Warriors are trying to maximize their window and win now, and adding Lendeborg to the mix helps them achieve exactly that.