AJ Dybantsa’s Father Says Agents Tried to Use His Son

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AJ Dybantsa’s Father Says Agents Tried to Use His Son

Entering the draft without an agent, Dybantsa’s father, Ace, said agents and middlemen flooded AJ’s DMs with offers of “money, cars and other perks,” forcing blocks. He said some tried to control access, adding, “I thought AJ was my son.” Ace said, “trying to use my son” would not work because AJ is “No. 1” and already knows his value.

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