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NBA·ANALYSIS·November 1, 2026 04:57 PM ET

AJ Dybantsa dresses as Prince Akeem for Halloween

The rookie scored 17 points in his first NBA win Friday.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read
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AJ as Prince Akeem for Halloween! 👑 (Via: AJ Dybantsa) https://t.co/QfbrnNqFVA Via @NBA on X

What happened: AJ Dybantsa showcased a Halloween costume modeled after Eddie Murphy's character Prince Akeem from the film 'Coming to America.' The display came over the holiday weekend following his first career NBA victory.

Why it matters: Dybantsa entered the league as Washington's top overall selection and is establishing his off-court presence alongside early-season rotation duties. Washington is navigating the opening stretch of its 2026-27 campaign around a core of young talent.

What to watch: Washington continues its early regular-season schedule as Dybantsa looks to build on his opening week performances.

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