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Brockton native AJ Dybantsa reflects on Celtics, family ahead of homecoming at TD Garden

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AJ Dybantsa is no stranger to stepping onto the parquet floor at TD Garden.

The Brockton native had played on the Celtics’ home court during his high-school days at St. Sebastian’s.

And as a projected top-3 pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft, the 6-foot-8 wing will be back on Causeway Street next winter as one of the top young stars in the NBA.

But for now, the 18-year-old Dybantsa is primarily playing out West on a talented BYU team — where he has already jumped out to a strong start (18.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.