Top high school prospect and BYU commit AJ Dybantsa had some fun in a recent Instagram video with Next Gen Hoops.
In a segment called “Is AI Correct About AJ Dybantsa?” he reacted to ChatGPT comparing his game to NBA legends. The clip, posted Monday, gave fans a look at how Dybantsa sees himself and the big names already being thrown around when people talk about his ceiling.
AJ Dybantsa Pushes Back on LeBron James Comparison, Leans Toward Paul George
Dybantsa answered a series of questions to see how well the AI knew him. One of the prompts asked ChatGPT to name his NBA player comparison.
The AI responded with LeBron James, Paul George, and Tracy McGrady. While Dybantsa was on board with the George comparison, he respectfully disagreed with being linked to LeBron.
“I don’t really think there’s anybody compared to LeBron James. That’s crazy,” Dybantsa said. “Paul George is a two-way player and I value defense.”
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His response made it clear he sees George as the more fitting comparison. Dybantsa values defense and aims to leave his mark on both ends of the floor.
AJ Dybantsa Continues To Draw Paul George Comparisons
The Paul George comparison, in particular, has become a consistent theme among scouts and analysts, thanks to Dybantsa’s athleticism, feel for the game, and two-way skillset.
Tobias Brass of The Athletic echoed that sentiment after watching Dybantsa dominate at the U19 FIBA World Cup.
“What Dybantsa can do with the ball in his hands is reminiscent of NBA veteran Paul George. Dybantsa is similar; he is a big-shot creator with an excellent feel for the game, who can get downhill to either score or make plays for others,” Brass wrote.
“He also has a great motor; you don’t typically see kids ranked this high play this hard so consistently. He had a steal in every game but one (France), but his length and activity were always a problem for opposing teams.”
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Dybantsa wrapped up the tournament in style, leading Team USA to gold and earning MVP honors with averages of 14.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.
AJ Dybantsa Lands Major NIL Deal With Fanatics
Off the court, Dybantsa continues to make headlines as well.
The BYU commit recently landed a major name, image, and likeness deal with Fanatics and Fanatics Collectibles. This is one of the company’s biggest NIL signings to date.
NEW: BYU SF AJ Dybantsa has signed an NIL deal with Fanatics😼
Dybantsa has a $4.1 million On3 NIL Valuation.https://t.co/aaLk2DUCn1 pic.twitter.com/V54XaRF0C4
— On3 NIL (@On3NIL) July 9, 2025
According to Sportico, the multi-year agreement is worth eight figures and will extend beyond Dybantsa’s college career. The deal focuses on trading cards and memorabilia, including game-used jerseys and exclusive collectibles.
Dybantsa will also be featured in upcoming Fanatics marketing campaigns, marking a significant step in his growing brand off the court.
