Jun 25, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Steph Curry responded to new Warriors teammate Yaxel Lendeborg's draft night confession that he once hated Curry during the 2016 NBA Finals rivalry. Curry's Instagram comment was vintage: 'I'm going to work hard to be your new favorite player.' The exchange highlights how former rivals can become teammates, as Curry continues to embrace his role as a mentor at age 38. Lendeborg, a Kyrie Irving fan, has since softened after meeting Curry in person. View more
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