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AJ Dybantsa Reveals Plans for 1st Paycheck When He Signs NBA Rookie Contract After Draft

Scott PolacekJun 23, 2026

AJ Dybantsa's first major purchase after receiving his initial NBA paycheck could be quite the gift for his sister.

"My little sister just got her permit, so if she gets her license sometime she might get a car. Maybe," he said in an ESPN interview on Tuesday when asked about his plans for his first paycheck.

If the BYU star ends up being the No. 1 overall pick, it will be quite the paycheck.

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After all, last season's rookie scale gave $11.5 million in first-year salary for the No. 1 pick. It remains to be seen whether Dybantsa will be that top pick with other contenders such as Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer looming, but many projections expect the Washington Wizards to take him first.

B/R's Jonathan Wasserman projected Dybantsa as the No. 1 pick, which means his sister might want to start looking at different cars.

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