Trae Young welcomes AJ Dybantsa to Washington D.C., hints at jersey number
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Key Points:
- The Washington Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, marking the third time the franchise has had the top pick since relocating to D.C. in 1973.
- Dybantsa expressed interest in acquiring jersey No. 3, currently worn by teammate Trae Young, who switched from No. 11 after joining the Wizards in January.
- Trae Young, who plans to sign a four-year, $212 million deal with the Wizards, has the final say on the jersey number, despite Dybantsa's history wearing No. 3 in high school and college.
- Young welcomed Dybantsa to the team but indicated that discussions about the jersey number would happen later, suggesting Dybantsa may need to navigate rookie protocols before securing his preferred number.
- The Wizards now have a roster featuring Young, Dybantsa, and 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis, signaling a potentially strong core moving forward.
