Jalen Green’s siblings: Meet the Rockets sensation’s sisters, Jurnee Tyra and Raquel Purganan

“The Unicorn.” No, not the 7’6″ Kristaps Porziņģis. Rather, the Houston Rockets’ Filipino-American sensation, Jalen Green, who is almost a foot shorter than him. Green, the third NBA player of Filipino descent, was dubbed “The Unicorn” by a Florida State coach who watched him in high school. Although the 6’4″ shooting guard is not necessarily known by that nickname, he was actually one.

And now he has brought his spectacular talents to the

. In addition to Houston’s standout Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green also received his flowers. In fact, he was nearly named Western Conference Player of the Month for March, thanks in large part to his 30 points per game that led the Rockets to an 11-game winning streak! But the 22-year-old had humble beginnings.

Jalen Green and his family

“He works for everything. Nothing was given to him,” said his stepfather, Marcus Green. And the only thing that kept him on the right path was his family. His mother, Bree Purganan, was a nurse. With a basketball-loving son and two daughters, it’s not hard to imagine the modest lifestyle they would have led in California.

In a 2018 article by Mirin Fader about Bleacher Report, Green and his family lived in a three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment. Jalen is the middle child (without the usual woes that accompany a middle child – “unicorn,” remember?) and the only boy in the family.

Raquel Purganan

His eldest sister, Raquel Purganan, is married to Steve Tucker and they also have a son, Liam. And according to the popular self-promotion and social networking platform for digital designers, Dribble, where Raquel has showcased her work, she has a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from Full Sail University. Her profile also mentions that she has worked as a freelancer for about three years.

Julie

The second daughter – Jurnee Tyra – is the youngest of the family. Jalen Green, born on February 17, 2011, often posts adorable photos of them. And from the pictures, it is clear that she is the baby and the princess of the family. While Jurnee seems to be interested in basketball, her choice at the moment seems to fall on volleyball, as she often participates in AAU tournaments and other competitions.

In addition to sports, the 13-year-old is also a model and actress and, according to her Instagram profile, is represented by Zuri Talent Agency. She has modeled for popular outdoor clothing and gear brand The North Face., and sportswear giant Adidas, to name a few. Suffice it to say, she’s a multi-talented kid. But what less could we expect from Tae’s sister?

Green is father of two babies

Although he is only 22 years old, the FIBA ​​U17 Basketball World Cup MVP has a daughter with actress and fashion designer Draya Michele. We don’t need to tell you more about the much-publicized relationship as there is a 17-year age difference between the two. Be that as it may, they welcomed a baby girl on May 12, 2024 and continue to raise the little one happily. When asked what has kept him motivated since the All-Star break, Jalen said: “My family. My baby.”

And now the second baby is none other than his beloved Twilight, a poodle (sorry for the sudden heart attack). The McD’s All-American has had the adorable dog forever. In fact, his interest in becoming a veterinarian stems from his love for animals in general and dogs in particular.

As for his NBA career, the Rockets are still undecided on whether to extend Green’s contract. An inconsistent start to last season left Houston cautious about their No. 2 pick for 2020. But his masterful performance in March was his saving grace. And this season will give the franchise plenty of time to assess whether he fits on a team that’s increasingly looking like a serious playoff contender.

Well, if there is one thing that Jalen’s friends, family and coaches have unanimously said, it is this: “He has that dog in him!”