The Milwaukee Bucks are heading back to the NBA Draft Lottery for the first time since 2016, and they're bringing a familiar—and famously lucky—face with them. Mallory Edens, daughter of Bucks co-owner Wes Edens, will once again serve as the team's representative in Chicago this Sunday. And if history is any guide, Bucks fans have good reason to be excited.
Back in 2014, an 18-year-old Mallory Edens became an internet sensation when she represented Milwaukee at the lottery and the team landed the No. 2 overall pick—a pick they used to select Jabari Parker. That stroke of luck earned her a reputation as something of a good-luck charm. Now, 12 years later, she's stepping back into the spotlight at a pivotal moment for the franchise.
This year's lottery carries enormous weight. A win could fundamentally reshape Milwaukee's future as the team evaluates its path forward with superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The stakes are high, and all eyes will be on Edens to see if she can work her magic once more.
So who is Mallory Edens beyond the viral moments? She's a Princeton graduate, a model, and the founder of Little Ray Media, a Los Angeles-based media and production company. She's also no stranger to the spotlight—though she's learned to navigate it carefully. Reflecting on her sudden fame at 18, Edens shared last year: "I went really viral on the internet at a really young age and it put me in this place where I felt so protective of myself because the things people were saying online about me at that time felt so harmful."
Over the years, she's also been the subject of rumors, including a speculated relationship with NFL star Aaron Rodgers, though nothing was ever publicly confirmed. But for now, all that matters is Sunday night in Chicago. Bucks fans will be watching closely, hoping their lucky charm delivers once again.
