Jalen Green keeps his pregnant girlfriend, Draya Michele, close to his heart.
Several eagle-eyed fans noticed that the Houston Rockets player, 22, had the former “Basketball Wives” star’s name tattooed on his lower stomach in a new Instagram Story he posted Wednesday.
The ink was written in small cursive print under another tattoo that read, “Believe in yourself.”
Michele — born Andraya Michele Howard — shocked the world when she announced she was pregnant and expecting her first child with Green last week.
“As women, we navigate through so much, often leading us to question, ‘What is my purpose?’ For me, the magic lies in motherhood and the awe-inspiring ability to bring life into this world over the span of two decades,” she captioned her maternity pics on Instagram.
The Mint Swim founder then revealed that she was expecting a baby girl and would have the “privilege of bringing another woman into existence.”
“We are overjoyed to share our love for you, little girl,” she continued. “I’m excited to speak words to the daughter I never thought I’d have.
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“We are anxious about your arrival, but take your time — this world can be tough. But know you are being brought into a space of love, security, and adornment.”
Though Michele did not tag or name the father of her third child in the post, NBA star Kyle Kuzma seemingly confirmed that Green was the father.
“It’s up familyyy @jalen @drayamichele ❤️,” the Washington Wizards star wrote at the time.
Michele has since turned off her comments on the post.
The pregnancy announcement prompted backlash from fans on social media, as several people took issue with the couple’s 17-year age gap.
“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,” former “Basketball Wives” star Mehgan James tweeted.
“Draya really tried to use International Women’s Day to announce her pregnancy as if we don’t know she was a deadbeat to her first son, and is now pregnant by a 22-year-old who’s the same age as her son while she’s pushing 40,” said another user.
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Following the backlash, Michele posted a cryptic meme on Instagram about “being misunderstood.”
“Get comfortable being misunderstood. only a fraction of people will be able to truly grasp your essence. You are not on anyone else’s timeline of comprehension,” the post shared via her Instagram Story read.
“Also, it’s none of your business how others choose to perceive you. Most High sees you clearly – let that be enough.”
Last year, rumors surfaced that Michele and Green — who signed a four-year, $40.8 million contract with the Rockets in 2021 — were dating.
The former reality star is also mom to son Kniko, 21, whose father is unknown to the public, and son Jru, 7, whom she shares with former NFL star Orlando Scandrick.
Green has not publicly addressed Michele’s pregnancy. Their baby girl is due in May.
