Jalen Verde shared a few words about his “baby” and “family” after missing his season-high stats during a recent NBA game. As The Shadow Room Previously reported, it was speculated that the 22-year-old is expecting a child with 39-year-old Draya Michele.
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Here’s What Jalen Green Said About His “Baby”
According to NBAGreen – who plays for the Houston Rockets – started the week by winning the “NBA Player of the Week” award alongside Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks.
NBA Players of the Week for Week 21.
West: Jalen Green (@Rockets Houston)
East: Jalen Brunson (@nyknicks) pic.twitter.com/CSYG2sO15g-NBA (@NBA) March 18, 2024
According to Sports IllustratedThe Rockets face the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, March 19th. The game was eventful for the team, as they “won the sixth game in a row”.
Furthermore, the Rockets closed the score at 137-114.
However, the game was also a milestone for Green. The 22-year-old “led the team in scoring with a season-high 42 points” and ten rebounds. Additionally, Green scored 19 points in the first quarter alone.
Additionally, the outlet notes that Green managed to tie his career high with 42 points.
During a postgame interview, Green spoke not only about the highlight of his career, but also what has motivated him recently.
“My family (is motivating me) — my family, um, my baby,” he said.
Check out their full statements below.
Reactions on social media
Entered social media users Shade Room Comments Section to share their reactions to Green’s mention of their “baby.” Many seemed to believe that Green seemingly confirmed that he is expecting a child with Michele.
Instagram user @itsquooo wrote, “He is very happy with that baby, I think he wanted it more than she did 😂😂😂”
While Instagram user @freaknastythe_general added, “Dude, you’re the damn baby.”
Instagram user @sacred_exotic_kicks1 wrote, “Nobody works harder than someone who has a baby on the way 😭😭😭”
While Instagram user @queentee86 added, “The boy has been on a mission since the baby announcement. He has a family to feed 😂”
Instagram user @fireassmammii wrote: “I love how carefree he is while you SHOK 😂”
While Instagram user @_nygeriacherrelle added, “You guys need to get over this. Is happening. Congratulations to them❤”
Here’s What’s Happened Since Draya Michele Announced Her Pregnancy
As The Shadow Room Previously reported, Draya Michele revealed her pregnancy on March 8, which was International Women’s Day. At the time, the 39-year-old revealed that she is seven months along and that her baby girl is due in May.
Michele gave no clue as to who her son’s father was. However, in August 2023, Michele and Green were spotted together for the first time, sparking romance rumors, for SportsSkeeta. So in January, video footage went viral when Michele was walking behind Green at an NBA game. Social media users speculated that Michele looked pregnant.
While Michele hasn’t offered any response to the speculation, Kyle Kuzma has seemingly confirmed that Green is the father of Michele’s baby. As The Shadow Room previously reported, the fellow NBA player posted a message congratulating Green and Michele on their pregnancy.
Since then, social media users have also speculated that Green got a tattoo of Michele’s first name, for The Shadow Room.
Still, Green and Michele have publicly confirmed that they are expecting a child together. However, Michele spoke out to share how she’s been feeling since she announced the big update in her life.
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