Dyson Daniels’ mom stole the spotlight at the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday night. ... His father, Ricky Daniels, began a professional basketball career after playing for NC State.

"Dyson Daniels is going to be a trending topic tonight," tweeted reporter Troy Machir, including a photo of Daniels and his mother, who was wearing a white dress with slits and open-toed heels.

Dyson Daniels' mom, Brikitta Kool-Daniels and her white dress was the main attraction during the NBA Draft after the 8th overall pick was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans.

Dyson Daniels hugs his mother after being drafted 8th overall by the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City.

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Hailing from Bendigo, Australia where his father, Ricky — who played at North Carolina State — settled as a pro, Daniels emerged as a prospect averaging 8.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists ...

Daniels is now among six New Orleans players who were top-10 draft picks, a group that also includes Zion Williamson (No. 1 in 2019), Brandon Ingram (No. 2 in 2016), Jonas Valanciunas (No. 5 in ...

It seems Dyson Daniels’ mom is still processing her whirlwind of a night at the 2022 NBA Draft last Thursday.. Brikitta Kool-Daniels, the mother of the Pelicans’ first-round pick, became one ...