Wizards' AJ Dybantsa explains choice of new jersey number
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:44 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft, will wear No. 4 with the Washington Wizards in his rookie campaign. Previously, Dybantsa wore No. 3 throughout his basketball career, but he opted for a new number after Trae Young, who joined the Wizards, retained No. 3. Dybantsa explained that he wanted to symbolize new beginnings and combine his status as the first pick, leading to his decision on No. 4. He had a standout summer league debut, averaging 25 points and seven rebounds in two games, and aims to help the Wizards end a five-year playoff drought this season.
- •Dybantsa wears No. 4, previously No. 3 at BYU and earlier schools.
- •Trae Young holds No. 3 with the Wizards.
- •Summer league statistics: 25 points, 7 rebounds per game.
- •Aims to help Wizards break five-year playoff drought.
- 3:44 PMYahoo Sports — Wizards' AJ Dybantsa explains reasoning behind new jersey number
"After wearing No. 3 for much of his career, No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa will have a new look to start his rookie campaign with the Wizards.
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