To the surprise of nobody, the former number-one overall NBA Draft pick and BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa has been fantastic in the early days of his pro career.
He's been the top dog in his class for as long as we can remember, pairing elite size, length, and athleticism with exceptional shot-making and basketball IQ. He's the complete package, and one of the most tantalizing prospects to enter the NBA in years. And though he was sidelined for the first few games with an injury, he's already making his stamp on the league.
Through his first seven games, Dybantsa has posted averages of 16.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per night. And now, officially trying on the defensive end of the floor -- an aspect of his game that he admitted didn't receive his full attention in college -- he's swiping 1.1 steals per night.
And his latest display, a 21-point highlight reel, was full of fireworks. Including some fancy footwork that toes the line between travel and revolutionary.
Fans are buzzing about his talent, but if you ask Dybantsa, there's a level that his game still has yet to do -- convert a strong stat line into the most important stat of all: a win.
In response to his highlight film, AJ had just five words: "Don't matter. Need more dubs."
don't matter. need more dubs. https://t.co/Tk69nqCYlB
— AJ Dybantsa (@AJ_Dybantsa) November 10, 2026
To his point, the Wizards are behind schedule with their revamped roster. Adding Dybantsa with the number-one pick was the third piece of the puzzle for Washington's overhaul. They've been a frequent resident of the bottom of the NBA standings over the years, slowly adding young pieces and building up a core of promise and potential.
But they lacked star power. A veteran presence. A winning mentality and culture. So they added multiple-time all-stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis at the trade deadline.
Dybantsa rounds out a trio of genuine superstar talent, but the Wizards sit with a 4-7 record and own the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference. Despite the uneven start, the Wiz are in good hands with AJ, who views his personal success as secondary to that of his team.
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