​Why Draymond Green thinks Yaxel Lendeborg’s viral pitch to LeBron James was ‘pointless’ originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Golden State Warriors are trying hard to build a championship roster around Stephen Curry. This summer, the team focused heavily on free agency while preparing their young players for the physical challenges of the upcoming NBA season.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWarriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg recently went viral for trying to recruit free agent LeBron James to Golden State. Veteran forward Draymond Green quickly responded to the rookie on The Draymond Green Show, making it clear that Lendeborg needs to focus on his own game instead of front-office moves.”I think the pitch is pointless, you know,” Green said on his podcast. “But it’s fine. Training camp is coming soon enough and you know, got to rain the rookie in a little bit.”Green is a long-time friend of James and has spent years leading the Warriors’ defense and locker room culture. He regularly uses his media platform to teach young players about NBA reality and team hierarchy. Lendeborg’s bold public statement gave Green the perfect opportunity to set boundaries before the team gathers for official practices.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe veteran’s comments serve as a traditional welcome to the league, showing that rookies must earn their voice. Green warned Lendeborg that his media fame would not protect him from the hard work required in the NBA.”Enjoy all your media,” Green added, signaling that the fun summer storylines end once the physical grind begins.Golden State needs both veterans and rookies aligned to compete in the tough Western Conference. Lendeborg showed great potential in the Summer League, but Green’s reaction reminds everyone that team discipline comes first. Training camp will determine if the rookie can handle both Green’s tough love and the pressure of playing for a title contender.Warriors get mixed messaging on potential Anthony Davis tradeWhy LeBron James fans think he’ll announces his decision todayWhy Klay Thompson could be heading to Miami with LeBron James in the mixGiannis Antetokounmpo’s viral warning about Victor Wembanyama looks impossible to ignore nowKevin Durant explains why Philadelphia fans ‘fear you a little bit’