HOUSTON NBA rising star Jalen Green (23) just took his relationship with Draya Michele (40) to a whole new level of permanent.
The Houston Rockets guard reportedly got a massive tattoo of Draya’s face inked across his back, and social media is going absolutely wild.
💘 From Rumors to Reality Now It’s Inked Forever
The pair’s relationship first made headlines in 2023 when Draya a model, influencer, and former reality star announced she was pregnant with Jalen’s child.
Despite the 17-year age gap, the couple appeared to grow closer, often spotted courtside and vacationing together.
Now, Jalen’s latest move just confirmed what fans had only speculated: he’s all in.
🗣 Social Media Reacts: “This Man Just Inked His Whole Career Away!”
The NBA internet didn’t hold back.
Within minutes of the tattoo reveal, fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with memes, disbelief, and jokes.
“Jalen Green got Draya tattooed on his back like it’s his jersey number 💀”
“Bro tatted a midlife crisis!”
“You’re supposed to ink the team, not the mom!”
Even a few NBA players reportedly chimed in privately, calling it “bold” and “career-threatening energy.”
🧠 Who Is Draya Michele? or anyone who somehow missed the buzz, Draya Michele rose to fame on Basketball Wives LA and later built a massive lifestyle brand.
She’s been linked in the past to several athletes and entertainers but has since rebranded herself as a businesswoman and influencer.
Now, at 40, she’s dating one of the NBA’s most athletic young stars apparently inspiring lifelong tattoos.
💬 The Internet Debate: Love or Lockdo
While some fans say the gesture is “sweet” and shows commitment, others think Jalen might’ve gone too far too soon.
Many pointed out that Draya has already lived through multiple public relationships while Jalen’s just entering the prime of his NBA career.
“Getting your girl’s face tattooed before your first All-Star selection is wild,” one fan said.
“He better hope this relationship lasts longer than a rookie contract.”
📸 Tattoo Details: The Art or the Chaos?
According to leaked photos, the tattoo features a hyper-realistic portrait of Draya, complete with flowing hair and shading that covers a large section of Green’s upper back.
The artwork reportedly took over 12 hours to complete and was done by a celebrity tattoo artist in Los Angeles.
Sources say Jalen was “smiling the entire time” and told friends, “It’s forever gave me my first kid.”
🏀 What This Means for His Image
Jalen Green’s career has been a mix of highlight reels and locker-room gossip.
This latest move might not sit well with fans who think he should focus more on basketball and less on viral moments.
However, others argue that Green is just living his truth — unapologetically.
“He’s 23, rich, and in love. Let him ink his queen,” one Rockets insider joked.
💥 The Bottom Line
Love makes you do wild things… but NBA love? That’s another level.
Whether fans see it as a red flag or a romantic gesture, one thing’s certain Green just turned his back into a breaking news headline.
“Some guys wear their heart on their sleeve,” one fan wrote.
“Jalen wears his on his back literally.”