Lendeborg vs Doncic

Sports · Heat 2.2 / 10 · 2 shows · 10m airtime

In the Lakers-Warriors game on October 21, 2026, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg guarded Luka Doncic, told him he sucks, and the two traded trash talk. Lendeborg said afterward he lost all respect for Doncic over his constant complaining; Doncic said Lendeborg was talking crazy, and Draymond Green said rookies should not talk to Luka. The discussion has widened to Doncic's record, noting he has led the NBA in technical fouls since 2019, and whether that undercuts his objection or confirms Lendeborg's point. The two are scheduled to meet again on Friday night, with the deference question still contested.

How 2 podcasts covered it

1. The Herd with Colin Cowherd, 2026-10-22 (24:22 to 30:27)
   Sides with Lendeborg in the Doncic trash talk
   Picks up the Lendeborg-Doncic trash talk after the Lakers-Warriors game and sides with the rookie, arguing stars like Doncic complain constantly and that Green, who punched Jordan Poole, has no standing to police rookies.
   New angle: Lendeborg told Doncic he sucks while guarding him, and Doncic has led the NBA in technical fouls since 2019.
2. The Dan Patrick Show, 2026-10-28 (24:46 to 28:16)
   Adds Barkley's take and the Friday rematch
   Barkley weighs in on the Lendeborg-Doncic dustup, saying he has no problem with a rookie coming for a veteran but that the postgame talk was out of line after a 30-point loss. He also notes the two meet again Friday night.
   New angle: Lendeborg and Doncic are scheduled to meet again on Friday night.