NBA star Jalen Green celebrated his girlfriend Draya Michele’s 40th birthday with a heartfelt message on Instagram.
Draya Michele rang in her milestone 40th birthday, and her NBA star boyfriend, Jalen Green, didn’t miss the chance to celebrate the woman he calls “the realest.”
The 22-year-old Houston Rockets player took to Instagram to shower Draya with love, sharing a heartfelt message that had fans and critics talking.
Draya Michele and Jalen Green have continued to attract attention this year because of their 18-year age difference. For context, Draya is 40 years old, while Jalen is 22. However, talk surrounding the couple escalated significantly when they welcomed a child together. On Mother’s Day (May 12), the reality star and Houston Rockets player welcomed their baby girl. This marks their first child together, although Draya Michele already has two sons from previous relationships — one is in college, and the other is just 7 years old.
Draya and Jalen have remained unfazed by the ongoing chatter regarding their relationship. In an interview with TMZ, they both expressed that they are indifferent to the continuous negativity directed at them. Despite the surrounding chaos, they have managed to go viral multiple times this year, whether through their tattoos, nostalgic pictures, or relaxed afternoon walks.
This time, the couple are going viral after Jalen wished his baby mama a happy birthday.
“Happy Pday to the realest on my side (heart emoji). I love you @drayamichele,” Jalen Green Green wrote on his Instagram Story, along with a photo of himself and Draya Michele.
The accompanying photo shows Jalen smiling broadly while hugging Draya tightly. Draya, dressed casually in a white sweater and jeans, leans into him with a happy expression. Jalen, wearing a white t-shirt and black pants, has his arm wrapped around her, with his hand resting on her lower back.
As expected, Jalen Green’s post drew mixed reactions. Critics were quick to resurface the age difference debate, while fans chimed in with messages of support and admiration for the couple’s unapologetic love. “Age is just a number, and Draya is glowing at 40!” one fan wrote, while another questioned, “What y’all think Jalen got Draya for her birthday?”