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The model and influencer was ecstatic on social media after Jalen Green's new contract months after welcoming their first child.
Draya Michele, 39, couldn’t contain her excitement after her 22-year-old boyfriend and baby daddy, Jalen Green, signed a staggering $106 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets.
The couple, who have faced ongoing criticism due to their 17-year age gap, seem unfazed by the chatter, as they continue to build their life together. Draya, a famous model and entrepreneur, celebrated the moment with a cheeky Instagram post.
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Taking to her Instagram stories, she wrote: "Congrats!!! Term short. Money lonnnnng!,” throwing in a hint of humour while showing her support for the NBA star’s major payday.
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Draya and Jalen have faced public scrutiny ever since they began dating in August 2023, with many questioning their relationship due to the age difference.
However, the couple has made it clear that they don’t let outside noise affect them.
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In an earlier interview with TMZ, Draya addressed the critics saying:
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“We try to stay off the internet and not really listen to that kind of stuff. We block it out and mind our business.”
She added, “Two adults being in love, I don't know why that would rub people the wrong way. It's kind of weird.”
Jalen Green’s blossoming career and Draya’s pregnancy controversy
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Jalen Green’s rise to NBA stardom has been nothing short of extraordinary.
As a consensus five-star recruit and the No. 1-ranked shooting guard in the Class of 2020, Green opted to skip college basketball and signed with the NBA G League Ignite team for its inaugural season.
His decision raised eyebrows, but it paid off when he was selected as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets.
Since then, Green has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting young players in the league, making his $106 million contract extension well-deserved.
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Green has also become the first NBA player to successfully negotiate a 2-plus-1 rookie extension on a nine-figure deal.
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As Jalen’s career soared, his relationship with Draya has since become a topic of constant media attention—particularly after they announced they were expecting a child in March this year.
The pregnancy sparked controversy, with some fans questioning the timing and accusing Draya of 'being a groomer' and pursuing the young basketball star for financial gain.
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Draya, however, was quick to clap back at the critics, maintaining that her relationship with Green was built on love and mutual respect, not opportunism.
Draya’s personal life has often been in the spotlight.
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The 39-year-old is known for her reality TV stints and her successful fashion ventures, but she has also been linked to high-profile relationships with individuals in the sports and entertainment industry.
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She shares a son, Jru, with former NFL star Orlando Scandrick and has another son, Kniko Howard, who is currently pursuing his education at Georgia State University.
Despite her past relationships with famous athletes, Draya insists that her bond with Jalen is genuine, and the couple continues to prove their haters wrong.
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