Jalen Brunson is an American professional basketball player who plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the New York Knicks. He was drafted as the 33rd overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the 2018 NBA draft. After playing in 277 games and averaging 11.9 points, 3.7 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game for the Mavericks for four years, Brunson signed a four-year, $104 million contract with the Knicks in 2022, as per Spotrac.
Brunson, who played college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats between 2015 and 2018, has played in 65 games and averaged 26.0 points and 7.3 assists per game for the Knicks in the 2024-25 regular season, as of May 2025. He has averaged 18.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 0.7 steals per contest in his NBA career, as per reports.
Jalen Brunson Position
Jalen Brunson primarily plays as a point guard for the New York Knicks.
Brunson earned fame while playing as a point guard for the Villanova Wildcats. He led his college team to its third NCAA championship while maintaining an average of 18.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 4.6 assists per contest as a senior. He was named the NCAA East Region Most Outstanding Player and was named to the NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Team in 2018.
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What is Jalen Brunson' Jersey Number?
Jalen Brunson wears the number 11 jersey for the New York Knicks, as of May 2025.
FAQs on Jalen Brunson
A. Yes, Jalen Brunson is a starter for the New York Knicks, as of May 2025.
A. Jalen Brunson signed a four-year, $156.5 million contract with the New York Knicks in 2024.
A. Jalen Brunson has played for the Dallas Mavericks and New York Knicks.
A. Jalen Brunson is listed at 6 feet 2 inches or 1.88 meters tall and weighs 190 pounds or 86 kilograms.
A. Jalen Brunson's wife is Ali Brunson.
