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AJ Dybantsa shows class after Red Sox mispells his name

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:41 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

AJ Dybantsa shows class after Red Sox mispells his name
Summary

AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA Draft, threw out the first pitch at Fenway Park on Saturday against the New York Yankees. The Red Sox social media team incorrectly spelled Dybantsa's last name in a post about the event, prompting a response from former NBA player Michael Redd. Dybantsa addressed the mistake on social media, expressing no hard feelings for the error, indicating his fondness for his home state of Massachusetts.

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  • •AJ Dybantsa is from Brockton, Massachusetts.
  • •He was the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft.
  • •Dybantsa threw the first pitch at a Red Sox game.
  • •The Red Sox mispelled his name in a social media post.
  • •Dybantsa responded gracefully on X, acknowledging the mistake.
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  • 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — AJ Dybantsa Responds To Red Sox Social Media Mistake With Pure Class
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AJ Dybantsa was the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NBA Draft, and he was born in Brockton, Massachusetts.

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