Let’s set the scene: Draya Michele, the impossibly glamorous 39-year-old model, struts courtside with her 22-year-old son Kniko to watch his 22-year-old stepdad, Jalen Green, light it up for the Houston Rockets. If that sounds like a plot twist from an over-the-top Netflix drama, welcome to the very real and wildly entertaining world of Draya Michele.
Now, if you’ve been keeping tabs on Draya’s résumé of high-profile romances, you won’t be too shocked. Her dating history reads like a who’s who of athletes and celebrities—Orlando Scandrick, Tyrod Taylor, Chris Brown, Paul Pierce, Kenyon Martin, Gilbert Arenas, and probably a few more that didn’t make the cut for this highlight reel.
But let’s leave the past where it belongs, because the Internet’s buzzing over what went down at this Rockets game, and it’s not just about the scoreboard.
The Age Gap That Broke Twitter
Draya and Jalen Green have been linked for a while now—they even share a child together. But the wrinkle that’s got social media working overtime is the fact that Kniko, Draya’s son, and Jalen, her current flame, are the same age. Yes, 22. By all technical definitions, Jalen Green is Kniko’s stepfather. And Twitter, predictably, has been eating this up like it’s Thanksgiving dinner.
The burning question? What’s the vibe between Kniko and Jalen. Are they bonding over Call of Duty marathons and trading NBA 2K tips? Does Kniko troll Jalen in the group chat, or do they kick back like bros who just happen to share an oddly specific familial connection? Honestly, it sounds like the kind of dynamic that could either be sitcom-level hilarious or quietly awkward, depending on the day.
One tweet, in particular, captured the hilarity: “Does he call him ‘pops’ or ‘bro’?” Another pointed out Kniko’s flex-worthy sneakers, complete with a StockX tag to prove their authenticity—as if we’d doubt the financial power of a mother with a multi-million-dollar empire and a boyfriend sitting on a $40 million NBA contract.
Stepdad or Teammate? The Social Media Debate
Google defines a stepfather as “a man who is the husband or partner of one’s parent after the divorce or separation of the parents or the death of one’s father.” By that definition, yeah, Jalen Green is technically Kniko’s stepdad. But this isn’t your standard family dynamic.
This is a modern-day, high-gloss version of blended families where Instagram stories double as holiday cards, and every move is public domain for the Internet to dissect.
And let’s not ignore the fact that Jalen Green put on a show that night. Despite his Rockets losing to the Celtics by 23 points, Green dropped a team-high 27 points, carrying the squad when it seemed like no one else showed up to play. Say what you will about the family dynamics—when the lights were the brightest, Jalen Green delivered.
Love, Basketball, and a Little Chaos
Judging by the Instagram stories, everyone had a great time courtside, family quirks and all. Draya, ever the pro, looked unbothered by the online chatter, and honestly, why should she care? She’s living her best life, raising her son, and dating an NBA star—all while looking flawless in the process.
As for the Internet? Well, they’re going to keep doing what they do best: cracking jokes, speculating wildly, and debating semantics like it’s an Olympic sport. But let’s be real—this whole situation is peak 2025. It’s messy, unconventional, and endlessly fascinating. In other words, it’s exactly the kind of chaos we live for.
So here’s to Draya, Jalen, and Kniko. May their family group chat be full of memes, and may their courtside appearances keep Twitter’s content gods fed for years to come. And hey, Happy New Year to the happy couple—here’s hoping for many more viral moments to come.
Last modified: January 8, 2025
