Jalen Green, 24, has made a name for himself on the NBA court, and now it’s time to learn more about his private life with his partner and their daughter below.
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Who is Jalen Green’s wife?
Jalen’s wife is Draya Michele, 41, who has previously dated NBA player Gilbert Arenas, who was a player for the Washington Wizards. Due to her relationship with him, she became a regular on the reality TV series Basketball Wives LA.
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Relationship timeline
Jalen made the first move by reaching out to Draya by directly messaging her on social media in 2023 and soon after, the duo went public with their relationship. The couple welcomed their child Lyght Green together in May 2024.
Draya has two children named Kniko and Jru, from her previous relationship with Orlando Scandrick.
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About their relationship
The couple have a 17-year age gap, and Draya previously commented on the negatively she’s receiving online because of it.
She revealed to TMZ: “I don’t know what people’s problem is. Two adults being in love, I don’t know why that would rub people the wrong way. It’s kind of weird. Love is love at the end of the day.”
The reality TV star has shared gratitude for her husband’s helping hand as a partner and father.
She shared with Essence: ” So I have a great support system. [My daughter’s] dad and I do everything together, so he’s super hands-on. He often takes the night duty because our daughter doesn’t sleep well. So I appreciate him for that.”
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Draya’s take on motherhood
Being that Draya previously had two sons, she was ecstatic to finally get a girl.
She wrote on social media: “We are overjoyed to share our love for you, little girl. I am excited to speak words to the daughter I never thought I’d have. We are anxious about your arrival, but take your time — this world can be tough. But know you are being brought into a space of love, security, and adornment.”
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Draya’s day-to-day routine
Draya is a work-from-home mother who not only tends to her motherly duties, but her farm duties as well, which includes caring for 16 chickens.
She revealed: “My daughter is up first, so she is the natural alarm clock. I wake up, get her ready for the day, I have my coffee, and then I give her to my nanny and I start my chores, which first include chicken chores. I have chicks inside a brooder, which is a heated lamp setup. They really have to be cared for like babies. So I do my chicken chores, and then I go up to my garden and I do my garden chores,” per Essence.
Draya continued: “And then after that, I’m usually done with everything by 10:00 a.m., and then I start my work. I do my chores and I work out. I do the chores from about eight to nine, and then from nine to 10 I work out, and then I’ll start actual work. But I just try to keep my routine and that is what keeps me sane. And when I have to veer off from my routine, I don’t like that too much because I like to stay organized. I like when everything just goes right.”
