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Draya Michele's 5-word reaction to boyfriend Jalen Green's $106 million extension

Draya Michele was criticized for her relationship with Houston Rockets star Jalen Green, but the couple didn't let the outside noise get between them. And now they're celebrating even more.

Draya, 39, and Green, 22, started dating in August 2023 and immediately realized they had a 17-year age difference.

The couple pushed aside the negative attention and made it clear that the haters would not come between them. “We try to stay off the internet and not really listen to stuff like that,” Draya told TMZ at the time. “We’ll tune it out and mind our business.”

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She added: “Two adults in love, I don’t know why that would upset people. It’s kind of weird.”

Draya and Jalen welcomed their baby girl in May 2024 and now they have another reason to celebrate. This week, Green agreed to a three-year, $106 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets, and Draya quickly agreed.

She responded with five simple words on Instagram: “Congratulations!!! Short term. Money lonnnnng!”

Draya Michele

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Green's path to becoming an NBA superstar was unique.

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He was a consensus five-star recruit and the No. 1 shooting guard in the class of 2020, but opted out of college basketball and signed with the NBA G League Ignite team in his first season. After an impressive year with the G-League Ignite, Green was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

During his three-year career with the Rockets, Green averaged 19.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.

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