The 2025 NBA Draft was packed with headline moments, but no one stole the spotlight quite like Dylan Harper’s mom. As Dylan, the standout freshman from Rutgers, heard his name called as the No. 2 overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs, all eyes in the arena—and across social media—quickly shifted to his mother, who instantly became the talk of the internet.

Dylan Harper, the son of former NBA guard Ron Harper and a five-star recruit out of high school, had already made waves on the court, playing alongside fellow top prospect Ace Bailey for a memorable season in New Brunswick. But on Wednesday night, it was his family’s big moment as the cameras panned to an emotional celebration. Within seconds, Harper’s mom was trending on X (formerly Twitter), with fans and viewers everywhere sharing the same reaction: absolute awe.

Social media lit up with posts praising her style, grace, and the genuine pride she radiated as her son achieved his NBA dream. Many fans couldn’t help but comment on how she seemed to steal the show, with some joking that she was the real MVP of draft night. It’s not every day that a player’s family member goes viral, but Harper’s mom managed to capture the internet’s attention with just a few seconds on screen.

As Dylan prepares to join Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in San Antonio, it’s clear that his family will be cheering him on every step of the way—and judging by the reaction online, they’ll have plenty of new fans watching, too. For one unforgettable night, it wasn’t just about the basketball; it was about family, pride, and the moments that make the NBA Draft so special.

Dylan Harper’s mom.

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Harper’s mom, Maria, is currently trending on X, formerly known as Twitter, for her NBA Draft appearance.

It’s easy to see why.

Everyone had the same reaction to seeing his mom on ABC on Wednesday night.

“Dylan Harper mom about to gain a million new followers on Instagram,” one fan wrote.

“Dylan Harper mom!????? Yeah run that. She’s so beautiful,” one fan added.

“Damn I’m seeing more tweets about Dylan Harper’s mom than Dylan Harper himself 😂,” one fan added.

“First person that says something disrespectful about Dylan Harper’s beautiful mom has to deal with me!!!!” one fan added.

“Dylan Harper’s mom…I mean Dylan Harper was taken with the 2nd pick in the NBA Draft,” one fan added.

“Dylan Harper mom. That’s it, that’s the tweet,” one fan added.

Harper’s dad, Ron Harper, played in the NBA for several seasons, making $35 million. His son just earned an NBA rookie contract worth $56 million.

The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft is continuing to air live on ABC on Wednesday evening. Harper’s teammate, Ace Bailey, just went No. 5 overall to Utah.