Jalen Green is now in his third season in the league and has become a big part of the Houston Rockets roster.
Now, his life is about to change in a big way because Green and his partner Draya Michele just announced that they are expecting a baby girl.
Legion Hoops shared the news on Twitter, which was met with a lot of support from fans.
Jalen Green and Draya Michele announce that they are having a baby girl.
Congrats! 👶 pic.twitter.com/vGAW9lqUYI
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) March 8, 2024
Michele announced the pregnancy on social media, celebrating International Women’s Day with a post about their upcoming child.
Michele and Green have reportedly been dating since last year, although they haven’t publicly commented on their relationship.
Green has been through a lot during his first three years playing in the NBA.
He started as the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and was in the running for Rookie of the Year.
His second season was better than his first but he’s experienced a few problems during his current season.
He is putting up 18.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game and has had a bit of trouble adjusting to the new-look roster of the Rockets.
The additions of Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, and new head coach Ime Udoka have changed things in Houston and it feels as if Green is still figuring out his place on the roster.
Fans are hoping that he can regain his rhythm soon, although this season is pretty much lost.
The Rockets are the 12th seed in the Western Conference, which means their chances of reaching the playoffs have slipped away, at least for now.
If Green and his team don’t make it to the postseason, that will give him more time to prepare for being a father.
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