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- Houston Rockets player Jalen Green girlfriend Draya Michele are the latest sensation in the NBA circles
- While their relationship seems peculiar due to a 17-year difference, Green cares less
- Green, a Houston Rockets’ shooting guard, is a budding talent
Houston Rockets player Jalen Green girlfriend Draya Michele is the latest sensation in the NBA circles. While their relationship seems peculiar due to a 17-year difference, Green cares less that at 22, he has a child with Draya.
Green, a Houston Rockets’ shooting guard is a budding talent. He was a highly sought-after recruit out of high school who chose to play in the NBA G League instead of attending college. He was the youngest Rocket to score 4,000 points in his career, having been selected second overall in the 2021 draft.
Basketball commentators look at him as a highlight reel waiting to happen because of his explosiveness and athleticism. His spectacular dunks have supported the Rockets’ progression in the league so far. However, his affair with Draya is the crowd-puller at the moment.
JALEN GREEN GIRLFRIEND DRAYA MICHELE
It is now in the open that Green, is dating Draya Michele, an actress, model, and entrepreneur. Their relationship has garnered significant attention due to the huge age difference. Rumours of their dating started swirling in 2023 after they were spotted together but they remained non-committal about it. Until in 2024 when Draya announced that she was pregnant. This confirmed their affair.
Draya Michele and Jalen Green. Photo/Marca.com
This relationship has sparked sharp debate. Some admire Draya’s confidence and independence, while others express concern about the age difference. Others are talking of a potential power imbalance, especially considering Green’s young age in the NBA.
Despite the criticism, the Green and Draya are silent and carrying on with their lives quietly. In a hit back at her critics, she said that she is already comfortable with being misunderstood. It doesn’t bother her what people say because she knows who she is and what she wants in life.
“Get comfortable being misunderstood. Only a fraction of people will be able to truly grasp your essence. You are not on anyone else’s timeline of comprehension. Also, it’s none of your business how others choose to perceive you. Most High sees you clearly – let that be enough,” she wrote on her Insta stories.
She did the post hours after revealing that she was expecting a baby with the NBA player.
“As women, we navigate through so much, often leading us to question, ‘What is my purpose?’ For me, the magic lies in motherhood and the awe-inspiring ability to bring life into this world over the span of two decades,” she announced with a beautiful baby bump.
HOW MANY CHILDREN DOES DRAYA MICHELE HAVE?
The American model has two sons, a 21-year-old son named Knicko and a Jru who is now seven years old. She also has a daughter with Green, whose name has been kept under wraps.
Jru’s father is Orlando Scandrick, a former NFL player. Details about Jru’s father remain unknown. She got pregnant as a young teen and she has kept details about Knicko’s father private.
Houston Rockets player Jalen Green girlfriend. Photo/Top Pro Sports
HOW DOES DRAYA MICHELE MAKE MONEY?
Draya has earned a fortune from her acting career, fashion design, and modelling. The 39-year-old starred in the VH1 series Basketball Wives LA which made her famous. She has accumulated a substantial net worth due to her fashion and entertainment careers throughout the years. Her difficult childhood has also played a role in the woman she is today.
Draya was born on January 23, 1985, in Reading, Pennsylvania. She relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a modelling career, which marked the beginning of her rise to fame. When followed was featured in music videos for big artists like Nicki Minaj, Usher, and Kanye West which supported her modeling career in a big way. Her beauty opened bigger doors for her and she has made a fortune from this.
When Draya started her business, she had a capital of just $12,000. However, her hard work and dedication have seen her transformer the business into a multi-million profit hub. She is also the owner of the successful swimwear brand Mint Swim and the clothing and lifestyle line Fine Ass Girl.
