Jalen Brunson is a professional basketball player for the New York Knicks, as of October 2024. He stands at 6 feet and 2 inches tall and is listed at 190 lbs. He attended Stevenson High School (AESHS) in Lincolnshire, Illinois. His father Rick Brunson played 9 seasons in the NBA, which allowed Brunson to get access to NBA locker rooms as a kid.
Brunson joined Villanova University in 2015 in order to continue his collegiate career and was there till 2018 when he declared for the NBA Draft. He was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the 33rd overall pick in the second round of the Draft. Initially, he was used mostly as a backup point guard in the Dallas Mavericks, where he occasionally filled in for star Point Guard Luka Doncic, but he managed to show his potential in his limited time, scoring a then-career-high of 22 points against the Denver Nuggets. In 2022, Brunson moved to the New York Knicks, where he played some of his best basketball, averaging 24 points, 6.2 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game. The following season he averaged a career-best of 28.7 points and 6.7 assists per game in 2024, which has made him a sought-after talent in the NBA.
What is Jalen Brunson's nationality?
Jalen Brunson holds American nationality and he was born on August 31, 1996.
Where is Jalen Brunson from?
Jalen Brunson grew up in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where Brunson was raised until his sixth grade. His family moved around a couple of times and finally settled in Lincolnshire, Illinois, where Brunson attended Stevenson High School and developed his skills in the game of basketball.
Jalen Brunson's Birthplace
Jalen Brunson was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey to parents Rick and Sandra Brunson.
FAQs on Jalen Brunson’s Nationality
A. No, Jalen Brunson is not an NBA Championship winner as of October 2024.
A. Jalen Brunson plays at the Point Guard position in the NBA
A. Jalen Brunson is 28 years old, as of October 2024.
A. Jalen Brunson attended and played for the University of Villanova from 2015 to 2018.
