Who is Jalen Duren, the NBA player sparking dating rumours with WNBA’s Angel Reese? He helped prepare Team USA for the Paris Olympics and boasts a US$19.5 million contract with the Detroit Pistons
- The Chicago Sky forward and Detroit Pistons centre sent fans into detective mode after sharing Instagram Stories that made it look like they may be on a romantic getaway together
- Despite his NBA success, Duren’s heart belongs to Philadelphia and he is a part of community efforts back home trying to get kids involved in basketball – he’s also an aspiring model
But just who is Jalen Duren, the pro baller who reportedly signed a US$19.5 million contract for four years with the Detroit Pistons and likes to keep his dating life private?
What sparked the Jalen Duren and Angel Reese dating rumours?
According to The Shade Room, Reese was previously linked to rapper G Herbo after her break-up with Florida State Seminoles guard Cam’Ron Fletcher in March this year. And while Reese might be used to fans’ interest in her romances, this is reportedly the first time that Duren is in the spotlight for his love life. Neither party has confirmed or denied their dating rumours.
Where is Jalen Duren from?
The 208cm tall athlete was born in Delaware but grew up in Sharon Hill, Philadelphia. He initially played for The Roman Catholic High School before joining the Montverde Academy in Florida, per Hour Detroit. And despite his moves throughout his youth and current career with the NBA, he still has love for his hometown.
According to Forbes, the 20-year-old is an investor and financial backer of Nike Elite Youth Basketball League’s Team Final, which allows him to “try to bring [basketball] back to the community, [and get] kids involved during the summer, before they’re ready to go back to school”.
He helped Team USA prepare for the Paris Olympics
