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No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa makes NBA debut for Wizards

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 23:20 · Archive

AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in June's NBA draft, made his debut in the starting lineup for Washington against Cleveland on Wednesday.

AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in June's NBA draft, started for the Washington Wizards in his NBA debut against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-9 forward had missed the first four games of the season due to a sprained ankle.

Coach Brian Keefe placed Dybantsa on a minutes restriction for his debut. 'This is his first game. I just want him to enjoy it. It's obviously a great milestone for him and his family, so just excited for him,' Keefe said. The coach praised Dybantsa's performance in preseason, noting his 'ability to get out in transition, his ability to be in the passing lanes, disrupt the game'.

Dybantsa led the nation with 25.5 points per game at BYU last season. He is one of three No. 1 picks on Washington's roster, alongside Deandre Ayton (2018) and Anthony Davis (2012). The Wizards are 2-2 after starting the previous season 1-15.

The team also announced that forward Justin Champagnie underwent surgery to repair a fracture in his right foot sustained during Monday's game against Charlotte, with no timetable given for his return.

No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa makes NBA debut for Wizards
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In this story: AJ Dybantsa · Washington Wizards · Cleveland Cavaliers · Brian Keefe · BYU · Deandre Ayton · Anthony Davis

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