CHRISTIANSTED — Jasmine Jordan, the daughter of NBA legend Michael Jordan is engaged to former Syracuse University basketball player Rakeem Christmas of St. Croix.
Christmas currently plays professional basketball as a forward for the New Zealand Breakers.
Jasmine took to Instagram to announce her engagement, posting a series of photos on her page with the caption:
“We’ve been together for a while now. We’re growing stronger every day now. It feels so good and there is no doubt I will stay with you | (green emoji heart) #ImENGAGED.”
The couple first met when the each attended Syracuse University.
Kay Malone, wife of NBA Hall Of Famer Karl Malone, left a comment under her post, reports theJasmineBrand. “Congrats beautiful.”
Actor/comedian Flex Alexander also left well wishes and congratulated the couple: “@mickijae congratulations!!!!!! Super happy for you guys!!! Wishing you many many years of happiness.’ She also tweeted about the exciting news to her many followers as well. “Happily Engaged | (green emoji heart) @R_Xmas25.”
Jasmine has shared several pics of her love on her Instagram.
And she posted a number of nostalgia pics, including this one of her “first love” – her father.