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Trae Young welcomes No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa during phone call

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 2:58 AM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Trae Young welcomes No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa during phone call

Summary

Trae Young, the veteran point guard for the Washington Wizards, has reached out to AJ Dybantsa, the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Young congratulated Dybantsa during a phone call and expressed his excitement for mentoring him as the franchise embarks on a new chapter. He emphasized Dybantsa's accomplishment, saying, "You deserve it, not everybody gets to say they’re the number one pick." Young also hinted at the possibility of giving up his #3 jersey for Dybantsa, who has shown interest in taking on the number. They plan to meet in Las Vegas, potentially during the NBA Summer League.

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By the Numbers

•Trae Young took AJ Dybantsa under his wing after the NBA Draft.
•Young praised Dybantsa for being the No. 1 pick.
•They plan to meet in Las Vegas after the draft.
•Young hinted at giving up his jersey for Dybantsa.
•Dybantsa appears enthusiastic about joining the Wizards.

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2:58 AMYahoo Sports — What Trae Young said to number one AJ Dybantsa during post-NBA Draft phone call

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Veteran point guard Trae Young has already taken AJ Dybantsa under his wing. The Washington Wizards are entering a new era, one where the 2026 No.
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