Jalen Green Facts, Family, Girlfriend, Net Worth, And Career Life

Sportblis presents you with amazing facts about Jalen Green. This article covers his Biography, Family Facts, Relationship Life (Girlfriend), Net Worth, Awards and other intriguing facts.

Jalen Romande Green (a.k.a unicorn) is an American basketball player who features for the NBA G League Ignite at the time of compiling these facts.

To help you know more about the shooting guard, here are 10 interesting facts about Jalen Green that would enlighten you.

10 Facts About Jalen Green

1. Jalen Green Bio:

Jalen Green was born on the 9th day of February 2002 to his mother, Bree Puruganan unknown father in Merced, California. Judging by his date of birth, he’s got a blend of the Aquarius zodiac traits.

The young athlete was raised by his mother and stepfather (Marcus Green). Hence, he never had to crave the affection of his biological dad who wasn’t part of his life since childhood.

2. Jalen Green Ethnicity:

Even though his father’s ancestry remains a mystery, we know for sure that he’s got a Filipino Family root through his maternal grandfather. The young basketball player is an American national with a mixed ethnicity.

There is a huge possibility that one of Green’s paternal family roots has a connection with Africa. From what we have observed, his skin completion reveals some realities about his supposed African heritage.

3. Jalen Green Career Life:

Growing up as a little kid, the future shooting guard showed a profound interest in the game of basketball. Back then, little Green dreamt of the day he would become a revered player like Michael Jordan.

Knowing that success does not come so easily, Green started a five-hour daily training routine when he got to his sixth grade. During that period, he played in the Amateur Athletic Union basketball.

The unicorn gained advanced exposure to the game as he joined San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno. He recorded a glorious beginning as he became a full-time starter for his team.

During his junior seasons, with Joaquin Memorial, Green led his school team into winning two consecutive Central Division II championships. Of course, his outstanding talent earned him the All-USA California player of the year recognition.

A Quest To Stardom:

After achieving so many other accolades, Green transferred to Prolific Prep in Napa, California for his senior season. Even at this point in his life, many scouts were already observing his consistent improvement.

One of his biggest high school career achievement came the moment he led his team into winning the Grind Session World championship. Thanks to his high-class performance in the competition, Green received the most valuable player honours alongside Daishen Nix in March 2020.

The Unicorn was the number one shooting guard as well as a consensus five-star recruit in the 2020 recruiting class. On April 16, 2020, he signed a one-year contract worth $500,000 with the NBA G League Ignite (a developmental team affiliated with the NBA G League).

Interestingly, he played alongside Isaac Okoro to help the U.S. win the gold medal of the 2018 FIBA U-17 Basketball World Cup. He and Cade Cunningham were also part of the U.S. team that won the 2019 FIBA U-19 Basketball World Cup in Heraklion.

Career Analysis:

It is quite rare to see a shooting guard prospect that has a combination of athleticism and shot-making ability like Green. He grades out a little better than previous prospects Andrew Wiggins, O.J. Mayo and Anthony Edwards.

He is a quick-twitch player with elite burst, bounce and body control. What’s more?… His impressive height is the ideal size for his position and we believe that he would continue to grow till he reaches his prime.

One amazing fact about his speed is that it follows a superb rhythm which allows him to get past opponents surprisingly. Moreso, he is a tenacious slasher and has a good sense of the floor. Hence, he knows when to move the ball.

Although the Unicorn isn’t a huge standout on the defensive end, he is a solid rebounder who plays a complete game. However, he’s got all the tools to develop himself into a referred defender as his game matures.

4. Jalen Green Net Worth:

Dedicating his time to playing basketball comes with its own remuneration for the shooting guard. As I write these facts about Jalen Green, he has amassed quite an enormous sum of money from his athletic endeavours.

Apparently, the talented basketball player has an estimated Net Worth of $1 million as of 2021. However, we are certain that his revenue will definitely skyrocket after he signs a professional deal with an NBA franchise immediately after the 2021 draft.

5. Jalen Green Family

Sadly, the super talented American athlete did not receive any form of paternal affection from his biological father. Notwithstanding, he never needed to wish for a dad, since his stepfather, Marcus Green, has always stood by him.

Indeed, their father-son bond is not dependent on blood but on the memories that the duo has shared. You probably didn’t know that Marcus Green also played basketball when he was studying at Washington Union High School in Fresno.

Green’s mother, Bree Puruganan, is the guardian angel he would ever have wished for. She has given her entire best to ensure he grows into a responsible man. Thanks to her paternal ancestry, Green now has the leverage to play for the Philippines whenever he is ready.

The American sports icon has two sisters, namely; Raquel Puruganan and Jurnee Tyra. He is actually fond of spending quality time with his youngest sister (Jurnee). There were moments when the siblings would go to the basketball court to try out some new skills together.

6. Jalen Green Girlfriend:

A lot of fans have been on a hunt for information about his relationship life. No doubt, the Unicorn is a lady’s man. His handsome looks and cute smile could throw any lady into a romantic world of fantasy.

We’ve seen him appear in some lovely pictures with the Instagram model, Camila Escribens. The way he poses with Camila (as seen below) gives a hint that she is probably his girlfriend.

Even though he has not officially disclosed the definition of his relationship with the model, we suspect that the two beautiful couples are seeing each other. Check out the picture Camila Escribens posted about them with the caption “got your back just like your spine”.

7. Height and Weight:

Moving on to his physique, Jalen Green has a great height of 6 feet 6 inches. When measured in meters, he is about 1.98 m tall. On the other hand, the shooting guard weighs about 180 pounds (82 kg).

8. Jalen Green Tattoos:

Have you seen the left leg of our basketball star? It’s got a beautiful form of body art designed on it. Although leg tattoos are not as popular as hand tattoos, Green didn’t give it a second thought before he opt-in for one. Check out his amazing body art in the picture below.

9. Jalen Green Lifestyle:

Green has got the right amount of money that could get him an exotic lifestyle. However, he is not just concerned about displaying a luxurious lifestyle at the moment.

We believe that when he finally seals his spot in an NBA team, he would definitely commit some of his earnings to buying exotic cars and beautiful mansions.

10. Awards and Career Highlights:

Over the past few years of his career, the Unicorn has won quite a good number of awards and career recognition. It is absolutely a good record for Green to have won two gold medals on an international scale with his country.

The video below showcases the highlights of his performance in the FIBA 2018 U-17 World Cup and why he was named MVP of the competition.

Below are the official awards and career highlights of Jalen Green since he began playing professional basketball.

• McDonald’s All-American (2020)
• Jordan Brand Classic (2020)
• Nike Hoop Summit (2020)
• FIBA Under-17 World Cup MVP (2018)

Quick Facts About Jalen Green