AJ Dybantsa, the top pick in the NBA draft, has been introduced by the Washington Wizards. Dybantsa, who played for BYU, is a 6-foot-9 star who averaged 25.5 points per game in college.
Introduction and Background
Dybantsa was introduced at a hotel overlooking the Potomac River, about 1 1/2 miles south from where the Wizards play their home games. He expressed his excitement to join the team and contribute to the rebuild.
Dybantsa’s love for basketball started when his father bought him a Spider-Man basketball hoop. He started shooting from his bed and eventually fell in love with the game. He joins a team that hasn’t won 50 games in a season since 1979.
Team and Player Expectations
Wizards general manager Will Dawkins was impressed by Dybantsa’s maturity and curiosity during the combine before the draft. Dybantsa intends to graduate from college, finishing his studies online, and has big plans for how he can make a difference away from basketball.
Dybantsa will wear No. 4 for the Wizards, as No. 3 is already taken by Trae Young. He is eager to get down to business and make a positive impact on the team.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
