Overview
- AJ Dybantsa was selected first overall by the Washington Wizards and arrived in Washington after the NBA Draft on June 23 to join the team.
- General manager Will Dawkins said the Wizards picked Dybantsa because he fits the roster and was the best athlete they had tested since Dawkins and Michael Winger arrived.
- Dybantsa will be integrated alongside established stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis as the franchise focuses on rookie development and finalizing offseason roster moves.
- Dybantsa clarified that an earlier joke about wanting Trae Young’s No. 3 jersey was trolling and both players have publicly welcomed the rookie.
- In one season at BYU, Dybantsa averaged about 25.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists while shooting 51 percent, and the team now plans to build supporting pieces and address contract talks for Davis.