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Yaxel Lendeborg embraces life-changing moment for family
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg surprised his mother, Yissel Raposo, with a new home in California, bringing her to tears. The gift is the first episode of his vlog series and reflects his desire to share the rewards of his basketball career with the family who supported him.
Lendeborg said it took two to three months to find the home, with help from one of his sisters. He grew up close to his mother, who largely raised him while his father worked in New Jersey. The article says the Warriors have won six straight games and Lendeborg is averaging 31.8 minutes per game, with two 30-point performances this season.
In short
- Lendeborg surprised his mother with a California home.
- The gift opens his new behind-the-scenes vlog series.
- He is averaging 31.8 minutes in his rookie season.
Explained simply
Yaxel Lendeborg is a basketball player in his first season with the Golden State Warriors, an NBA team based in California. He grew up close to his mother, Yissel Raposo, who largely raised him while his father worked in New Jersey.
His basketball career has given him a chance to share its rewards with his family, who supported him as he grew up. His sister helped him find a home for his mother, part of a wider story about how professional sport can affect players’ lives beyond the court.
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