There's a lot to take away from AJ Dybantsa's debut for the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.
The reigning top pick put on a show in the first of many head-to-head showdowns between top picks in Las Vegas, and to say he made a statement would be an understatement.
Dybantsa put his athleticism on full display, showcased his underrated passing skills, and made it clear that when the ball is in his hands, 9 times out of 10, good things happen.
However, the biggest takeaway from Dybantsa's first game in a Wizards jersey is that he proved just how dominant a scorer he is and how big of a problem he's going to be from day one.
AJ Dybantsa is nearly unguardable
'Dybantsa's scoring ability was never questioned entering the league, especially considering he led the NCAA in scoring, averaging 25.5 points per game as a freshman at BYU.
In fact, the scoring upside was the least of the fanbase's concerns surrounding how the forward's game would translate to the next level, if there were any concerns to begin with.
Still, it took only one game for Dybantsa to display just how explosive he's going to be as a rookie, and while the Rookie of the Year campaign from Cooper Flagg set the bar pretty high this past season, there's a legitimate chance that Dybantsa could reset the bar.
In his first outing as a Wizard, the top pick finished with 27 points, seven rebounds, and two assists on 7-for-18 shooting from the field, alongside two steals and a block.
Not to mention, multiple highlight plays, including an explosive dunk that put the entire arena on notice.
Dybantsa managed to get to his spots at will, he showed off his soft shooting touch, and finishing around the rim proved not to be a problem.
Not to mention, the playmaker finished his impressive night dominating without finding his shot from three-point range.
With his size, athleticism, and physicality, paired with his skillset and fundamentals, Dybantsa is going to have an immediate impact in year one for the Wizards.
Dybantsa being a 20+ point per game scorer as a rookie is more than feasible, and with his aggressive mindset and work ethic, there's an argument that should be considered his floor for year one.
Regardless, it's fair to say that Dybantsa proved he's the real deal and his scoring ability is going to make him a dangerous weapon from the jump.
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