Darryn Peterson is already making the Wizards regret their AJ Dybantsa decision

The Washington Wizards stood ten toes behind their selection of AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick, but obviously, the decision to pivot away from Darryn Peterson sets up a heated debate for years to come.

It's hard to judge Washington's selection this early, especially with Dybantsa yet to suit up in Summer League for the Wizards, but following the debut of Peterson, many are already beginning to question if Will Dawkins got the decision right.

Peterson's career will long be linked to Dybantsa's, regardless of who finds more success at first.

The Kansas guard had a legitimate case to be selected with the top pick, but because of off-the-court concerns, the sharpshooter was passed on.

One game into his Jazz career, the discourse for why Peterson should have been selected at No. 1 is already heating up on social media.

Darryn Peterson's Jazz debut turns attention to AJ Dybantsa

Summer League will never tell the whole story, and Alex Sarr's disastrous debut with the Wizards proves that.

However, how quickly prospects are able to hit the ground running is a good indication of how early they'll find success at the next level, which is why Peterson's debut on Saturday turned plenty of heads.

In 27 minutes, Peterson finished with 28 points, five rebounds, and two assists on 11-for-21 shooting from the field and 4-for-7 from three.

The former Big 12 standout looked the part by nearly every measurable you can consider and to say he passed the eye test would be an understatement.

Peterson looked fluent; he managed to get to his spots at will; he had complete control of the offense, and while he only finished with two assists, he showcased his vision on numerous occasions throughout the matchup.

Obviously, there's still a long way to go before Peterson can prove undoubtedly if he's better than Dybantsa, especially considering the Wizards' prospect has yet to lace up in Summer League.

At the same time, with many already comparing Peterson to multi-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but with a jump shot, it's clear that the hype behind the guard is building.

Dybantsa could quickly silence the noise if he's able to put together a dominant first game similar to Peterson, and with the forward's debut coming against the No. 2 overall pick in a head-to-head matchup, the opportunity to completely put the skeptics to rest is still on the table.

Until then, though, Peterson's early success is making its rounds, with many wondering if the Wizards made the right selection.

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