John Wall’s most important advice to Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa after going No. 1

As BYU star AJ Dybantsa went No. 1 overall to the Washington Wizards in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, he is already receiving advice from some of the franchise’s most memorable players. With Dybantsa joining Wizards stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis, the one team legend that he got advice from recently was John Wall.

Speaking to the media on Thursday, Dybantsa would reveal what Wall told him to prepare for his upcoming NBA career, especially being the No. 1 overall pick, as the former star was in 2010, coming out of the University of Kentucky. Wall would emphasize the community’s response to Dybantsa and how to appreciate it.

“Really tap into the community, they love you here…. I saw the video of [fans] at the Anthem,” Dybantsa on Wall’s advice, according to Chase Hughes.

There is no denying that Dybantsa comes into Washington with immense talent and also help from the aforementioned Young and Davis. When asked by ClutchPoints’ Wizards beat reporter Joshua Valdez about the balance with Young, Dybantsa isn’t too worried about it being a problem.

“I think we can definitely find a balance. I can play off-ball,” Dybantsa said. “Obviously, not a lot of people have seen that, but I played off-ball at Prolific Prep with Tyran Stokes and those guys. With [Team] USA, I’m not the number one option…I have to pave my way. I’m walking in with some vets [on the team], I have to earn my spot.”

I asked AJ Dybantsa how he thinks he and Trae Young can find a good balance together as ball-dominant players:

“I think we can definitely find a balance. I can play off-ball. Obviously not alot of have people have seen that, but I played off-ball at Prolific Prep, with Tyran… pic.twitter.com/YOsRYiaP54

— Joshua Valdez (@joshvaldez100) June 24, 2026

Last season with the BYU Cougars, the 19-year-old was a sensation, averaging a leading 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game while shooting 51 percent from the field and 33.1 percent from beyond the arc. Dybantsa hopes to help Washington improve after finishing with a 17-65 record, which was the worst record in the Eastern Conference and in the overall NBA.

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