Year in and year out, the validity of NBA players’ actual measurements versus what’s listed on NBA records is always questioned. With names like two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant and his listed height of 6’9″, the goal is for them to be able to play the position they prefer instead of what their height suggests. This is no different from BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa and the accuracy of his NBA Draft measurements.
During a recent guest appearance on the All The Smoke podcast, Dybantsa was asked by former NBA player and co-host Matt Barnes about his height and if it’s 6’10”. Dybantsa then brought up the fact that the NBA Draft Combine listed him as 6’8″, immediately dismissing it as inaccurate. A photo was then displayed on the video that shows Dybantsa being taller than Barnes, who says he is 6’8″.
“What are you, 6’10”?,” Barnes said with Dybantsa replying, “I mean, the combine says 6’8″, but I wouldn’t listen to that.” Barnes then continued sharing, “Yeah, yeah. Like, I’m 6’8″ and he taller than me, bro. Yeah, he taller than both of us.”
Whether Dybantsa truly is 6’8″ or 6’10”, it is clear that the young talent opts to be utilized as a wing rather than a big man. This is the case that Durant’s dealt with in his 19-year NBA career, which is why he is listed as 6’9″ but is actually nearer to 6’11”. Dybantsa and Durant’s play styles are similar to one another, as they are both lengthy, slim three-level scorers who primarily operate around the perimeter.
AJ Dybantsa aims to keep his No. 1 ranking in the 2026 NBA Draft afloat
AJ Dybantsa is considered by many onlookers as the top prospect in a stacked 2026 NBA Draft class. Per ESPN’s latest mock draft, he is projected to be picked with the first overall pick by the Washington Wizards. Later on the said All The Smoke podcast guest appearance, former NBA player Stephen Jackson asked Dybantsa how important the top ranking is for him. Dybantsa affirmed that, saying he’s been No. 1 his whole life.
“ Very important. I’ve been number one since my first rankings came out…Like, ESPN ranked me at number one in ninth grade. I was like 14. I ain’t dropped, so I don’t plan on dropping in the draft,” Dybantsa shared.
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