From Rookie to Riches: Inside Jalen Green's Multi-Million Dollar Net Worth

Thanks to his career in the NBA, Jalen Green has built a successful net worth. Born in Merced, Calif., Jalen’s journey to NBA stardom began with his standout performances in high school.

The athlete’s entry into the NBA came through the G League Ignite, a developmental program designed to prepare prospects for the professional league. In June 2023, the Houston Rockets selected Jalen as the first overall draft pick, and his career was born.

Jalen's impact on the court has been undeniable and his financial fortunes have seen a significant uptick. Here is a breakdown of the Houston Rockets guard’s net worth.

According to Equity Atlas, Jalen has a net worth of $5 million. The bulk of Jalen’s wealth comes from his multi-year NBA contract, which is worth millions of dollars.

In 2021, Jalen accepted the terms of an NBA rookie deal that saw his seasonal earnings increase over time. The athlete signed a $40 million contract and is earning $8.9 million for the 2023-2024 season, Forbes reports.

Jalen Green has been dating television personality Draya Michele since August 2023. The duo sparked romance rumors after being spotted together on a series of dates, but they have never explicitly confirmed their relationship. And while it’s unclear how Jalen and Draya met, the two have been inseparable since their union began.

Draya’s path to fame began with her appearance on the VH1 reality series Basketball Wives LA.

In 2015, she began dating former NFL player Orlando Scandrick, and the pair seemed destined for longevity. They got engaged just months after meeting and welcomed their son, Jru Scandrick, a year later. However, the relationship ended in 2019.

In the past, Draya has been romantically linked to Chris Brown and The Game.

Draya Michele took to social media on March 8 to reveal that she is expecting a baby with Jalen Green.

“We are overjoyed to share our love for you, little girl,” Draya wrote on Instagram. “I’m excited to speak words to the daughter I never thought I’d have. We are anxious about your arrival, but take your time — this world can be tough.”

Jalen was not named in the post, but another NBA star gave him a shoutout in the comment section.

Washington Wizards star Kyle Kuzma extended his congratulations to the couple, writing, "It's all love, family! @jalen @drayamichele,” per New York Post. Similarly, fans of the Draya sent their well-wishes. However, others were quick to voice their disapproval, citing various reasons for their negative reactions. Some slammed Draya for her relationship with Jalen, who is 17 years her junior.

“Jalen Green literally only just turned 22 less than 30 days ago. Draya announced she's 7 months pregnant for someone who could not legally consume alcohol less than a year ago,” one person tweeted.

Another wrote, “Jalen Green played just as much of a role as Draya did. They both made a choice. These young men be crashin' out over a high school crush.”

That said, congrats to this couple on their brand new bundle of joy!