What happened
AJ Dybantsa delivered a standout line of 27 points, seven rebounds and two steals as the Washington Wizards picked up their first win of Las Vegas Summer League. The No. 1 overall pick's performance headlined the win in his Summer League opener.
Why it matters
The showing comes on the heels of Washington's $66.9M rookie contract with Dybantsa, adding early validation to the investment. It also follows a matchup days earlier in which he shared the floor with fellow top pick Darryn Peterson in the same event.
By the numbers
Dybantsa's line: 27 points, 7 rebounds and 2 steals in the win, his most productive outing of the Summer League so far.
What to watch next
Washington continues its Las Vegas Summer League slate with Dybantsa expected to see extended minutes as the team builds toward training camp. His workload and efficiency over the remaining games will offer an early gauge of how quickly he can translate his college production to the professional level.