{"id":2385,"date":"2026-06-10T12:36:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T12:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=2385"},"modified":"2026-06-10T12:36:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T12:36:27","slug":"how-has-likely-no-1-overall-pick-aj-dybantsa-been-passing-the-time-while-waiting-for-the-nba-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=2385","title":{"rendered":"How has likely No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa been passing the time while waiting for the NBA Draft?"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<div>\n<p><span>On May 10, Brockton native AJ Dybantsa sat in a Chicago convention center, stone-faced and steely-eyed, as NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum opened envelopes that revealed the results of the draft lottery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=2384\">Teachers sue Trump administration to restore money for English learners<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>Dybantsa is the favorite to be selected first overall, so his list of potential destinations was about to be narrowed considerably. His father, Ace, asked him if he had a preference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cHe said he didn\u2019t care,\u201d Ace said by telephone from New York on Tuesday. \u201cHe said he just wants to be No. 1. As long as his name is called first, he\u2019ll be happy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>The Jazz were awarded the second pick and would be a comfortable option. Dybantsa spent his freshman year of high school at St. Sebastian\u2019s in Needham before completing two years at a California prep school and his senior year at Utah Prep in Hurricane. He also recently finished his freshman year at Brigham Young, and Jazz owner Ryan Smith has connections to both of Dybantsa\u2019s former Utah schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><span>Get Starting Point<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><label>Enter Email<\/label><\/p>\n<div><button>Sign Up<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>The Wizards received the top pick. AJ\u2019s connections to the Wizards are less tangible, but Ace said they have enjoyed family vacations in Washington over the years, particularly visits to the parks and monuments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cIt\u2019s between Washington and Utah,\u201d Ace said. \u201cOne of those places is going to be our home very soon.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Ace said both teams are currently \u201cdoing their due diligence\u201d regarding AJ, who might travel to the cities next week to conduct pre-draft workouts. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The past two months have been a whirlwind for the 6-foot-8-inch wing who led the nation in scoring last season and was a unanimous first-team All-American.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>He stayed in Los Angeles for about six weeks, mostly working out and meeting with companies about endorsement deals. The stay was briefly interrupted by a trip to Chicago for the combine and the lottery. AJ then returned to Brockton for two days but mostly used that time to catch up on sleep. He left the house only to go out for dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>AJ and Ace then went to Paris, where they watched American tennis star Frances Tiafoe play at the French Open and saw a World Cup friendly tuneup match between France and Ivory Coast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=2383\">It\u2019s rare that a pitcher in a long-term contract gets sent to the minors. What will Brayan Bello make of it?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>There was even a brief detour to Budapest for Paris Saint-Germain\u2019s win over Arsenal in the Champions League final. The visit was organized by AJ\u2019s Paris-based marketing agency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cWe did some deals while we were there,\u201d Ace said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>AJ has had NIL agreements with Nike and Red Bull for several years, and Ace said his son recently signed endorsement deals with Fanatics and Meta.<\/span><\/p>\n<div><span>Related<span>: <\/span><\/span>At the NBA Finals, potential top pick AJ Dybantsa sees a chance to have quick success like the Spurs<\/div>\n<p><span>The family continues to navigate the process without a traditional agent. Leonard Armato, who represented Hall of Fame center Shaquille O\u2019Neal, still serves as an adviser. Ace has assembled a team that includes a lawyer, a financial adviser, a talent manager, and security detail, while wearing each of those hats in some form himself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cWe\u2019re not going to hire an agent if we don\u2019t need one,\u201d Ace said. \u201cWe\u2019ll be fine. And I\u2019m not an agent; I\u2019m a dad. I\u2019m just trying to take care of things so AJ can focus on basketball.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>On Monday night, AJ and Ace attended the Spurs\u2019 win over the Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. AJ worked as a media correspondent during Tuesday\u2019s interview sessions at the arena and will be back to watch Game 4 on Wednesday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cHopefully within five years he\u2019s going to be on the same stage,\u201d Ace said. \u201cHopefully. That\u2019s his goal.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The journey will begin with the NBA Draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on June 23. Ace said the family will arrive a few days early so AJ can take part in various events and appearances. Then they will settle in for the biggest one of all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cWe just can\u2019t wait to hear his name called,\u201d Ace said. \u201cHe\u2019s ready. He\u2019s ready and he can\u2019t wait to get started.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=2382\">Why is France practicing at Bentley University? 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