Jalen Brunson is an American point guard, who has been playing as the starting point guard for the New York Knicks since 2023. From 2018 to 2023, Brunson was a player for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. Born on August 31, 1996, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States, Jalen Brunson decided to play basketball due to his father, Rick Brunson being a former NBA player. Ever since he started playing basketball in his high school days at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, Brunson has not looked back. After a terrific college career at Villanova, Jalen Brunson was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2018 NBA draft with the 33rd overall pick.
In his basketball career, Jalen Brunson has gained several achievements. He is a 2-time NCAA Champion in 2016 and 2018. He also won the Bob Cousy Award and Robert. V. Greasy Trophy in 2018. He played for the United States in the 2014 FIBA Americas U18 Championship in the United States. Apart from this, he also competed in the 2015 World U19 Cup in Greece. In his basketball career so far, Jalen Brunson has averaged 16.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists. As of October 2024, Jalen Brunson has made the NBA All-Star game once in 2024 and was also named to the All-NBA Second team in the same season.
Jalen Brunson’s Wife
Ali Brunson is the wife of Jalen Brunson. Her birth name is Ali Marks.
How old is Ali Brunson?
Ali Brunson was born on September 10, 1995, in Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States. She is 29 years old, as of October 2024.
Ali Brunson’s Net Worth
As per some online sources, Ali Brunson has an estimated net worth of $200,000 based on her profession as a physical therapist.
Ali Brunson’s Height and Age
Ali Brunson is 5 feet 5 inches in height. She is 29 years old, as of October 2024.
What does Ali Brunson do for a living?
Ali Brunson makes a living as a licensed physical therapist. She started her career at W.B. Carrell Memorial Clinic in Dallas, Texas, United States. Additionally, she has also worked at Athletico in Chicago as a rehabilitation aide. There, she used to help other therapists and patients. All these helped give her the experience that she needed to become a licensed physical therapist.
Ali Brunson’s Parents
The late James Marks and Kathleen Marks are the father and mother of Ali Brunson. He passed away because of pancreatic cancer in 2010. Ali Brunson was just 15 years old back then. Apart from this, no other information is available regarding the life and career of Ali Brunson’s parents.
Ali Brunson’s Social Media
Ali Brunson has a presence on social media. She can be found on Instagram at @alibrunson11. The account has 15.4k followers and she posts images and videos from her professional and personal life on this account.
Apart from this, no other information is currently present on the social media accounts of Ali Brunson.
How long have Jalen Brunson and Ali Brunson been married?
Jalen Brunson and Ali Brunson have been sweethearts from their high school days. Jalen Brunson took her to the alma mater and proposed to her on the basketball court of the high school gym in September 2022. The couple became engaged.
They finally became husband and wife On July 29, 2023. Their marriage took place at a grand event at the Ritz-Carlton in Chicago. For the marriage, Jalen Brunson wore a black tuxedo with velvet loafers while the bride wore an off-white Eva Lendel gown.
How many children do Jalen Brunson and Ali Brunson have?
Jalen Brunson and Ali Brunson have one daughter as of October 2024.
On August 20, 2024, Jalen Brunson announced on Instagram that he and his wife Ali Marks welcomed their first child, a daughter named Jordyn James Brunson. Their daughter was born on July 31, 2024.
FAQs
A. Jalen Brunson and his wife Ali Brunson have a Goldendoodle named Kona Brunson. The dog has its own official Instagram account at @konadoodle1 with 2473 followers.
A. Jalen Brunson is currently 28 years old. His wife Ali Brunson is currently 29 years old.
A. Jalen Brunson became an All-Star in 2024.
A. Jalen Brunson and Ali Marks got married on July 29, 2023, in Chicago, United States.
A. Jalen Brunson was part of Team USA in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup that lost in the semifinals against the eventual World Champion Germany.