Jalen Green is feeling motivated on and off the court.
After the Houston Rockets star, 22, scored a career-high 42 points in his team’s win against the Washington Wizards Tuesday, he shared what has been motivating him during his games.
“My family,” he said, “[and] my baby.”
Green’s girlfriend, Draya Michele, is currently pregnant with their first child — a baby girl due in May.
On March 8, the “Basketball Wives” alum, 39, announced her pregnancy in honor of International Women’s Day alongside a carousel of maternity photos.
“We are overjoyed to share our love for you, little girl,” she captioned the post. “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.”
Michele added, “But know you are being brought into a space of love, security, and adornment.”
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Although the Mint Swim founder did not tag the father of her child in the post, NBA star Kyle Kuzma congratulated both Green and Michele in the comments.
“It’s up familyyy @jalen @drayamichele ❤️,” he wrote in the comments section before Michele turned the comments off on the post.
The couple faced backlash over the pregnancy news due to their 17-year age gap.
Michele’s former “Basketball Wives” co-star Meghan James tweeted, “17 years is wilddddd. Having fun with a younger guy is cool bc yall both grown. Having a baby by one that’s the same age as your son speaks a lot about your character as a person.”
Other social media users even labeled Michele as a “predator.”
Following the backlash, the former reality star posted a cryptic meme on Instagram about
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