AJ Dybantsa credits father after being picked No. 1 in 2026 NBA draft

ESPN·6d ago

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AJ Dybantsa was picked as the number one selection in the 2026 NBA draft. He has credited his father for his success and has spoken about the importance of family. The Washington Wizards chose Dybantsa with the top pick, bringing new hope to the team after a rebuild.

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