Dylan Harper's Mom Steals Show At NBA Draft ... Viewers Stunned
Published June 26, 2025 6:49 AM PDT
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It was the biggest night of Dylan Harper's life on Wednesday ... and the same can be said for his mom, Maria, who wound up being the most viral moment of the NBA Draft!!
The 19-year-old Rutgers star didn't have to wait long to have his name called at Barclays Center -- once Cooper Flagg went to the Dallas Mavericks, Harper was right behind as the San Antonio Spurs' No. 2 selection.
"I'm feeling EVERYTHING... from crying, to laughing, to being happy"
- Dylan Harper, newest San Antonio Spur 👏 pic.twitter.com/BBtk9b7EPa
— NBA (@NBA) June 26, 2025 @NBA
After Harper walked the stage, ESPN got a brief interview with most of his family ... and Maria -- who has two kids with ex-NBA player Ron Harper -- immediately took social media by storm.
A former Division I athlete herself, Dylan has long credited Maria for his basketball success ... as she coached him throughout his childhood.
Chloe Kitts 😮💨 Collin Murray Boyles is one lucky man pic.twitter.com/sxRaggzRxQ
— Jayden (@HoodiJay) June 26, 2025 @HoodiJay
Maria -- wearing a stunning black dress for the occasion -- spoke about Dylan's journey to becoming a pro ... and she said it's all thanks to his "flat-out love for the game, his determination, his humility and just his hard work day in and day out."
Chloe Kitts Social Shots
Maria wasn't the only attendee turning heads -- former South Carolina Gamecocks star Collin Murray-Boyles' girlfriend, fellow hooper Chloe Kitts, also got plenty of love ... with folks rushing to show appreciation for her as well.
What a night for the new guys in the NBA -- and the women supporting them!!