The Washington Wizards acquired AJ Dybantsa as the first pick overall in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday.
Dybansta secured jersey No. 3 from his new teammate Trae Young, as the former Atlanta changed his number from 11 to 3.
The jersey No. 11 is retired by the Wizards in honor of Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Elvin Hayes.
In speaking to Gilbert Arenas’ podcast earlier in June, Dybansta spoke about potentially being drafted by the Wizards and claiming his number.
“If they draft me, I do need 3, Trae. If they draft me. You never know, we gonna see in like five weeks,” Dybansta said.
Washington drafted the swingman, making him the third player to be taken No. 1 since the franchise moved to D.C> in 1973.
Young welcomed Dybansta to the team with excitement and even had a brief phone call.
The BYU superstar wore No. 3 during his lone season, and that jersey would be the best choice for him in the league, but the veteran guard has the final say.
The Wizards have signed Young to a huge four-year, $212 million extension.
