Mallory Edens says viral NBA draft moment had ‘harmful’ impact on her life
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Mallory Edens has revealed that a widely shared NBA draft moment left a lasting—and, in her words, “harmful”—mark on her life.
Speaking publicly on Dec. 5, 2025, Edens said the sudden online attention that followed the incident forced her to reassess how she navigates social media and public scrutiny. She did not elaborate on the specific challenges she faced but emphasized that the episode permanently altered her day-to-day routine.
The clip, captured during an NBA draft and circulated across social platforms, catapulted Edens into an unexpected spotlight and sparked widespread commentary.
Source: New York Post
