Overview
- The Wizards used the No. 1 pick on A.J. Dybantsa in Brooklyn, with the selection announced Tuesday and followed by immediate team and league coverage.
- Dybantsa wore a 'TC5' pin on draft night to honor the late Terrence Clarke and said he wants to carry Clarke’s legacy as he begins his NBA career.
- His hometown of Brockton held watch parties and school celebrations that highlighted the local pride and youth inspiration tied to his rise.
- Dybantsa told reporters he intends to 'earn his spot' and learn from veteran teammates, noting Trae Young and Anthony Davis as players he can pick up knowledge from.
- Media outlets reported a projected four-year rookie-scale deal worth about $66.9 million, a figure that remains unconfirmed by the team while the Wizards move into offseason roster and development work.