AJ Dybantsa talks about his relationship with NBA players during the AWS NBA Draft Combine.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Download the NBA App<\/a> NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 AJ Dybantsa is watching a young San Antonio Spurs team built by high draft picks in the 2026 NBA Finals<\/a> and sees a similar chance to have quick success as a pro.<\/p>\n That would be good news for the Washington Wizards, who have the No. 1 pick<\/a> this year and are expected to use it<\/a> on the star freshman from BYU.<\/p>\n \u201cIt won\u2019t take that long, especially with my adaptability and my work ethic,\u201d Dybantsa said Monday. \u201cI think that will be, I\u2019m not going to say easy, but pretty similar to what these guys do in terms of the forecast.\u201d<\/p>\n The Spurs made a rapid rise after taking Victor Wembanyama from France with the No. 1 pick in 2023<\/a>. Stephon Castle from UConn went No. 4 the next year<\/a>, and both players were voted Kia NBA Rookie of the Year. Guard Dylan Harper was the No. 2 selection last year<\/a> from Rutgers.<\/p>\n Dybantsa got an up-close look at the Spurs when they played in Paris last year and has another chance now as one of the NBA\u2019s player correspondents at the NBA Finals. He was at Game 3<\/a> and will work at practice on Tuesday ahead of Game 4<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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